Instructie bij het schrijven van de Nederlandse letteren (vierde vervolg) 1608

This 1608 instructional manual for writing Dutch letters by Jan van de Velde I, titled *Instructie bij het schrijven van de Nederlandse letteren (vierde vervolg)*, is a guide for calligraphy. The printed page, housed in the Rijksmuseum, features text explaining the various strokes and techniques for forming different letters. Van de Velde was a Dutch Golden Age artist known for his detailed and precise depictions, often including the techniques of his craft. The manual is a testament to the importance of writing and its skill in this historical period.