1627
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
New ABC Booklet: F is a 1627 by Lucas Kilian, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This image shows a fancy letter "F" with swirly designs all around it. Inside the "F" is a chubby baby-like figure holding a bow and arrow, standing on a half-shell. The background is packed with curls, leaves, and tiny buildings—like a busy, decorative border. The baby figure looks like a cherub, a common symbol in old art. This kind of detailed, swirly style was often used in books to make letters look special. If you like this style, check out the Baroque movement next.
Lucas Kilian (Lucas Kilianus Augustanus; 1579–1637) was a German engraver and etcher from the Kilian family of engravers in Augsburg.
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