Tekst op schutblad van de Grooten Emblemata Sacra Possibly 1655 - 1657

This is a title page with text from the Grooten Emblemata Sacra, created by Franchois Lodewijcx II in the 17th century. The page is dominated by dense, handwritten text in Dutch, with a narrow vertical format. The artist's focus on detailed, uniform script invites a deep visual engagement. Notice how the artist created a textural surface through meticulous penmanship that evokes a sense of depth, inviting a metaphorical interpretation. The writing seems endless, yet the eye travels over the page in a structured fashion, creating a formal interplay between chaos and order. This piece challenges traditional notions of the printed word. The uniform script and tight organization of the text can be seen as an attempt to control and categorize information. This page should be understood as a material object, a surface onto which ideas and expressions are layered.