Joris Hoefnagel
Guide for Constructing the Letter B
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.
Joris Hoefnagel
Guide for Constructing the Letter B
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.