Gerard Gauw
Deliciae variarum insigniumque scripturarum (Delights of Various and Distinguished Scripts)
ArtistEngraved by
Gerard Gauw(Dutch, c. 1580–1638)Dutch, c. 1580–1638
Artistafter
Jan van de Velde I(Netherlandish, c. 1568–1623)Netherlandish, c. 1568–1623
CultureDutch
Titles
- Deliciae variarum insigniumque scripturarum (Delights of Various and Distinguished Scripts)
Date1604–1605, published 1649
MediumBound book, 52 leaves
DimensionsSheets: 6 1/4 × 8 7/16 in. (15.8 × 21.4 cm)
Credit LineSarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation, Houston
Object numberBF.2013.5
Current Location
The Audrey Jones Beck Building
217 Blaffer Galleries
Exposé
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Department
Sarah Campbell Blaffer FoundationObject Type
Catalogue raisonnéBerlin 5008
Jessen 2497
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