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Initial Leter Q From Mitelli’s Alphabetdetails

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Image title: Initial Leter Q From Mitelli’s Alphabet
Source: Roam, J. (ed.): “Musée Artistique et Littéraire, Le” (1880)
Place shown: none
Keywords: letterq, initials, angels, wings, nudity, greyscale
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Thiis decorative initial “Q” was used as a drop capital (drop cap); it is marked, “Lettre tirée de l’Alphabet de Mitelli.” The letter Q is formed from two female angels, one topless and one naked, back to back, with their wings touching.

Dimensions: 35 x 45mm (1.4 x 1.8 inches)
Filename: 108-initial-letter-q-q85-215x280.jpg
Artist: Agostino Mitelli (1634 – 1718)
Scanner dpi: 1400
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