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Two writing samples: the Roman square and round letter
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Two writing samples: the Roman square and round letter

Simon Frisius · 1605 · engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

Two representations on an album page. These are two writing samples. Above, six lines of capitals from the alphabet in the Roman square letter. Below, three lines of lowercase letters from the alphabet in the Roman round hand. The prints form part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineTwee schrijfvoorbeelden: de Romeinse vierkante en ronde letter. 1605. Simon Frisius. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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