1639

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Source:

Title: Maeghden
Author: Joost van den Vondel
Publisher: -
Printer: Dominicus van der Stichel for Abraham de Wees
Illustrator: -
Engraver: -
Location: Amsterdam
Year: 1639
Links: [Scan 1], [Scan 2].

Comments:

Frans Janssen Technique and design, page 191, note 11: ‘Probably a Blaeu-hose in the initial in Joost van den Vondel, Maeghden (Amsterdam, Dominicus van der Stichel for Abraham de Wees, 1639). fo. A1r.

This woodcut initial is also used in:
- Robert Baillie, 1640, Ladensium Amsterdam.
- H. Stevin, 1667, Wiskonstich philosophisch bedryf. Philips de Cro-Y, Leyden. [in ‘Aenhang’ page 2.]

Technique:

Woodcut.