Schreibkunst (The Art of Writing) 1601 - 1631

"Schreibkunst" (The Art of Writing), a pen and ink drawing on paper by Anton Neudörffer, is a detailed guide to proper penmanship. Created between 1601 and 1631, the work displays two different positions for holding a quill pen, with accompanying text in German explaining the proper technique. The drawing, typical of instructional works of the time, demonstrates the importance of precise and beautiful handwriting in the early modern era.