Flourishes
Apr 10, 2008
There’s calligraphy and then there’s fraktur extravaganzas such as this….
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#1 posted by Thombeau
Apr 10th, 2008
This is crazy. I love it!
#2 posted by xtiaan
Sep 22nd, 2008
that would make an awesome tat
#3 posted by John
Sep 22nd, 2008
Maybe on your back. Would need a lot of empty skin to show all of that detail.
#4 posted by Arturo
Oct 30th, 2008
Do you have this pic in a bigger size? I want to get a tat of it on my back, My Last name is Madrid so it’s perfect for me! Madrid is the capital of Spain by the way.
#5 posted by John
Oct 30th, 2008
Hi Arturo. The largest version is at the place I found it here. Good luck with the tattoo if you do get it done!
#6 posted by Arturo
Oct 30th, 2008
Thanks John!
The size you found is bigger than I expected, it’s perfect though.
Is there anywhere else I can find these letters though?
#7 posted by John
Oct 30th, 2008
This looks to me like a unique piece and I certainly haven’t seen any similar examples online. There are many calligraphy books around although few feature examples as extravagant as this. I think you’d need to contact a museum or find a museum catalogue.
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