Calligraphic Trompe-l'?il Calendar, 1709, Pen

Calligraphic Trompe-l'aeil Calendar, 1709, Pen and red, brown, and black ink, brush and grey wash, sheet: 5 5/8 x 4 1/16 in. (14.3 x 10.3 cm), Drawings, Matthias Buchinger (German, Ansbach 1674-1739), Part of a group of calendars that Buchinger produced early in his career, this spectacular example seeks to trick the eye with its curling pieces of vellum attached to a wall with wax seals and pushpins

1709 Buchinger Calendar Calligraphic Curling Illusion Matthias Seals Trick Vellum

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