Ontwerp van een schrijfvoorbeeld: Den eersamen vromen Hans vanden Velde (...) 1605

This 1605 drawing by Jan van de Velde I is a delicate example of calligraphy, a popular art form in the 16th and 17th centuries. The piece, housed in the Rijksmuseum, features intricate flourishes and swirls, forming decorative letters and an abstract figure, all meticulously rendered in pen and ink on paper. This artwork showcases van de Velde's mastery of penmanship and his ability to create a visually stunning and captivating composition using only lines.