Beschrijving van het schrijven van de Italiaanse letter (vierde vervolg) en het begin van de Nederlandse letteren 1605

This engraving by Jan van de Velde I (1568-1623) is a page from a manual on the use of Dutch calligraphy, created in 1605. It features a detailed description of the different strokes and techniques for writing the letters of the Dutch alphabet, including the proper angles and spacing. The text is written in Dutch and includes the words "onderrichtinghe" (instruction) and "letteren" (letters), which are keywords for understanding the content of the artwork. This image offers valuable insight into the history of Dutch calligraphy and the artistic standards of the early 17th century.