In this image, the text the angels are holding seems to be printed on a soft piece of fabric rather than something more rigid like paper or stone. Maybe the history of using fabric or silk as a medium for printed information is something that still needs to be explored… #printonsilk #bookhistory
Lately I’ve been diving deep into Rubens’ frontispieces — and here’s a gem from my collection: the Generale Kerckelijcke Historie (Antwerp, 1623), with a monumental title page designed by Peter Paul Rubens and engraved by Lucas Vorsterman.
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August 16, 2025 at 2:58 AM
In this image, the text the angels are holding seems to be printed on a soft piece of fabric rather than something more rigid like paper or stone. Maybe the history of using fabric or silk as a medium for printed information is something that still needs to be explored… #printonsilk #bookhistory