Tekst over Kasteel Maurick, gebruikt ter inlegering tijdens het beleg van Den Bosch, 1629 1837 - 1846
print, paper
script typeface
aged paper
old engraving style
hand drawn type
paper
text
fading type
thick font
handwritten font
classical type
word imagery
historical font
Dimensions: height 249 mm, width 158 mm
Copyright: Rijks Museum: Open Domain
This is a printed text by C.A. Vieweg, concerning Castle Maurick, which was used for lodging during the siege of Den Bosch in 1629. Note the elegant lettering of ‘Het Kasteel Maurick’ at the top of the page. The typeface, with its elaborate flourishes and calligraphic quality, speaks to a tradition of formalized script. Such letterforms are not merely functional; they are imbued with the cultural memory of craftsmanship and heraldry, harkening back to the medieval scriptoria and the age of illuminated manuscripts. This careful choice of typography also evokes the power and authority of the written word, reminiscent of royal decrees, religious texts, and official documents. The text commemorates a specific historical event. Yet the use of classical lettering elevates the castle's history. The letterform serves as a constant reminder of humanity's quest for immortalization through artistic expression. The lettering connects the reader to a deep-seated emotional and psychological engagement. The intention is to imbue transient moments with lasting significance.
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