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This is a drawing of an alphabet and syllable chart. The image features a chart with the Latin alphabet in both uppercase and lowercase letters, alongside decorative border designs. Below the letters, there are sections indicating vowels, diphthongs, and consonants, with corresponding examples. The chart is bordered with decorative patterns, and there is an area in the lower right with text labeled "Oratio Dominica."
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This is a drawing of an alphabet and syllable chart. The image features a chart with the Latin alphabet in both uppercase and lowercase letters, alongside decorative border designs. Below the letters, there are sections indicating vowels, diphthongs, and consonants, with corresponding examples. The chart is bordered with decorative patterns, and there is an area in the lower right with text labeled "Oratio Dominica."

National Gallery of Art · Print

Alphabet for a Primer

Probably German 16th Century

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
sheet: 33.3 × 21.5 cm (13 1/8 × 8 7/16 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1943.3.847
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1401 to 1500
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • German
  • figure
  • Face
  • Writing
  • Frame
  • alphabet
  • calligraphic

NGA object ID 4064. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.