Beeldschrift op een wandelstok 1872 - 1875

"Beeldschrift op een wandelstok" (Image writing on a walking stick) is a detailed drawing by Andries van Calfsbeek created between 1872-1875. This artwork depicts a walking stick with a series of symbols that represent letters in the alphabet. Each symbol is accompanied by a small circle with a number, which relates to the order of the symbol in the alphabet. The piece is a detailed study of an historical form of writing, offering a glimpse into the history of communication. The work is currently held in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, and exemplifies a particular type of drawing known as a "beeldschrift" (image writing) and is an example of graphic art.