Calligraphy of a Pious Invocation in Rhyme (verso)
1598
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1598
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This page is filled with flowing black script on a warm, gold-speckled background. The text is arranged in neat lines, framed by a thin, dark border. The colors are mostly browns and golds, with a soft, aged look to the paper. The writing is dense but balanced, with some lines slightly longer than others. It’s clearly meant to be read carefully, not just glanced at. If you like this style of writing, look up Renaissance.
