Artwork
New ABC Booklet: L
New ABC Booklet: L is a print by the Baroque artist Lucas Kilian. It dates from 1627 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
New ABC Booklet: L is a print created by Lucas Kilian in 1627. It is part of a series of letterforms accompanied by decorative elements.
Subject & Meaning
The print features an ornate letter 'L' filled with intricate patterns and small figures, including cherubs and floral motifs. The presence of a scroll and crowns suggests an educational or symbolic purpose.
Technique & Style
Executed in black ink on a light background, the print showcases Kilian's technical skill and adherence to early 17th-century German printmaking conventions. The dense, elaborate design is characteristic of the Baroque style.
History & Provenance
Lucas Kilian, a German engraver and etcher from Augsburg, produced the print while associated with the Custos workshop, where he created various illustrations, including portraits and anatomical drawings.
Artist & collection
Artist
Lucas Kilian (Lucas Kilianus Augustanus; 1579–1637) was a German engraver and etcher from the Kilian family of engravers in Augsburg.
