Ghirlanda: Di sei vaghi fiori scielti da piu famosi Giardini d'Italia, page 4 (recto) 1604

This page from a 1604 book of etiquette, *Ghirlanda: Di sei vaghi fiori scielti da piu famosi Giardini d'Italia*, was designed and illustrated by Italian artist Pietro Paolo Tozzi. It features a large, ornate capital letter “B” in the classic humanist style popular in Italy during the Renaissance. This page showcases the intricate details and skilled craftsmanship of the time and provides valuable insight into the art of letter design and the social etiquette practiced in early 17th-century Italy. The image also highlights the detailed ornamentation and typographic design of the era. This particular page includes text about the proper use of titles and greetings in written communication, demonstrating its purpose as a guide for social behavior.