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New ABC Booklet:  Title Page, by Lucas Kilian, 1627

New ABC Booklet: Title Page

Lucas Kilian

1627

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

New ABC Booklet: Title Page is a 1627 by Lucas Kilian, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Lucas Kilian
When & what style?
1627 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This is a black-and-white print with fancy swirling designs framing the edges. In the center, there’s a big, decorative letter "A" with smaller letters and words wrapped around it. The text looks old-fashioned and is written in a looping, stylized hand. The words include "ABC" and a name: Lucas Kilian. The design is detailed, with swirls and curves that fill the whole page. If you like this style, check out Baroque.

About the artist

Portrait of Lucas Kilian
Artist

Lucas Kilian

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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