Ein nutzlich und wolgegrundt formular Manncherley schoner schriefften (A useful and well-grounded modelbook for many beautiful scripts) 1553

This intricate design from Wolfgang Fugger’s 1553 manuscript, *Ein nutzlich und wolgegrundt formular Manncherley schoner schriefften* (A useful and well-grounded modelbook for many beautiful scripts), exemplifies Renaissance calligraphy. The intricate design features a complex circular pattern formed by carefully rendered, looping, and interwoven script. The design is a testament to the skill and artistry of the calligrapher, showcasing the beauty and precision of handwritten lettering during this period. The manuscript, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a valuable example of the development of writing styles and the artistic potential of calligraphy in the 16th century.