1627
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
New ABC Booklet: G is a 1627 by Lucas Kilian, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows a small, chubby figure with a hat and a book, sitting on a pedestal. Around him are swirling, decorative lines that look like vines, flowers, and tiny objects—like a lamp, a vase, and a bird. The whole scene is framed by a thick border with more swirls and patterns. The figure holds a scroll with the letter "G" on it, hinting this might be part of an alphabet book. The mix of fancy designs and playful shapes makes it feel both serious and fun. Next, check out Baroque to see how this style’s drama and detail fit into bigger art trends.
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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