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Joris Hoefnagel

Guide for Constructing the Letter B

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Joris Hoefnagel

Guide for Constructing the Letter B, 1591–1596

Watercolors, gold and silver paint, and ink

Courtesy of the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Hoefnagel brings out the heavy artillery for B: twin coats of arms, haloed orbs, and a royal blue “R” just for flex. A letter dressed for court and battle, equally.

This artwork is held by the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles.

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