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Micrographic Design in the Shape of Circle build up from Intersecting Circles

early 17th century
Not on view
Micrographic design in the shape of a circle build up from intersecting circles. The text of the micrographic design is written in cursive Italian. Part of an album of 26 examples of calligraphy and micrography, thought to have been produced in France or possibly Antwerp at the beginning of the seventeenth century.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Micrographic Design in the Shape of Circle build up from Intersecting Circles
  • Artist: Anonymous French or Flemish
  • Date: early 17th century
  • Medium: Pen and black and brown ink.
  • Dimensions: Overall: 6 3/4 × 11 1/16 in. (17.1 × 28.1 cm)
  • Classifications: Albums, Drawings, Ornament & Architecture
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Daniel Ergmann Gift, 2014
  • Object Number: 2014.96(16)
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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