This is an image of an ornate calligraphic title. The drawing features text that reads "Apocalipsis cum Figuris" in a gothic and elaborate calligraphic style. The letters are adorned with intricate flourishes and decorative elements. The background is a plain, slightly textured, off-white paper that serves as a backdrop to the detailed black ink calligraphy. The overall presentation appears historical and possibly influenced by medieval manuscript titles, emphasizing the decorative nature of early book typography.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1498
- Medium
- woodcut on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 3583 × 5277 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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