Beschrijving van het schrijven van de Italiaanse letter 1605

"Beschrijving van het schrijven van de Italiaanse letter" (Description of the Writing of the Italian Letter) is a 1605 engraving by Dutch Golden Age artist Jan van de Velde I (1568-1623). The engraving, located in the Rijksmuseum, provides a detailed description of the mechanics of writing Italian script, highlighting the precise formation of each letter and the use of the pen to create a graceful hand. Van de Velde I was a master engraver who is known for his exquisite detail and the use of light and shade. The engraving's instructions would have been valuable to aspiring calligraphers learning to master this elegant and refined script.