Schrijfvoorbeeld met de tekst: T herte des Konincx (...) 1618

This is a calligraphic writing sample made by Lieven Willemsz. Coppenol in the Netherlands in the 17th Century. Coppenol was a well-known and respected calligrapher who served as a writing master in Amsterdam and later in The Hague. His work exemplifies the Dutch Republic's fascination with skill, craft, and the visual display of knowledge. Calligraphy in this period wasn’t merely about neat handwriting; it was an art form, a performance of expertise, and a demonstration of cultural refinement. The elaborate swirls and flourishes aren't just decorative; they’re visual markers of status and education, intended to impress and to assert the calligrapher's mastery over script. We can learn more about this work, its place in Dutch culture, and the social status of calligraphy through archival research into the lives and careers of writing masters like Coppenol, and the institutions in which they worked.