Liefdesgedicht 1656

hand written

hand-lettering

hand drawn type

hand lettering

personal sketchbook

hand-drawn typeface

fading type

calligraphic

sketchbook art

watercolor

"Liefdesgedicht" (Love Poem), a handwritten poem created in 1656 by Dutch artist Gesina ter Borch, is a beautiful example of 17th-century calligraphy. The work showcases ter Borch's skill in penmanship and her ability to craft aesthetically pleasing handwritten poems. The poem is written in elegant cursive script with careful attention to spacing and alignment. Its delicate beauty and emotional themes of love and devotion highlight a common genre in the artistic landscape of the time.