Titelprent voor een serie kalligrafische schrijfvoorbeelden 1618

This is a title page from a series of calligraphic writing examples, created by Hans Strick in 1618. The artwork showcases the intricate and elegant flourishes of the Dutch calligrapher's style. The title page is framed by decorative borders filled with swirling and interlacing lines. This piece was likely used as a teaching tool and advertisement for Strick's school in Rotterdam. The title page features the text "Voorbeelt ende Verthooninge", translating to "Example and demonstration", and "Scrfchevden Selchriften", which means "Various Writings". The work also features a dedication to "Ate vanderefhebbers der Hooch-lof" (meaning "To the lovers of the high-praise"). This title page exemplifies a specific type of artwork known as a "kalligrafische schrijfvoorbeelden" - calligraphic writing examples, which were popular throughout the 17th century.