Included in the magnificent pages of the Mira calligraphiae monumenta are two alphabets. Executed by an unknown hand, the first consists of Roman capital letters; the other is Gothic lower-case letters. As with the calligraphy of Bocskay described above, these alphabets were embellished by Joris Hoefnagel, a painter at the court of Rudolf II. In embellishing the alphabets, Hoefnagel employed symbols and heraldic objects--masks, animals, plants, obelisks--to convey the power and greatness of the emperor. An Abecedarium contains the thirty-eight pages from the Mira codex that display Hoefnagel's virtuosity in decorating the alphabets. Calligraphers, graphic artists, and all lovers of beautiful books will delight in Hoefnagel's artistry.
An Abecedarium: Illuminated Alphabets from the Court of Emperor Rudolf II
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Author: Hendrix, Lee
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780892364718
Details:
Author: Hendrix, Lee
Brand: J. Paul Getty Museum
Edition: First Edition
Features:
- Used Book in Good Condition
Binding: Hardcover
Number Of Pages: 64
Release Date: 10-07-1997
Part Number: illustrations
Package Dimensions: 7.3 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9780892364718
