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Letter E Collection

In the enchanting world of Medieval Illuminated Letters, the letter E takes on a life of its own

Background imageLetter E Collection: Letter E, 1630. Creator: Pierre Aubry

Letter E, 1630. Creator: Pierre Aubry
Letter E, 1630

Background imageLetter E Collection: Medieval Illuminated Letters

Medieval Illuminated Letters
Vintage lithograph from 1860 of examples of Medieval Illuminated Letters from, the 10th and 11th Century period

Background imageLetter E Collection: Venus and Adonis, from The Poems of William Shakespeare published by Kelmscott Press, 1893 (woodcut)

Venus and Adonis, from The Poems of William Shakespeare published by Kelmscott Press, 1893 (woodcut)
IND103288 Venus and Adonis, from The Poems of William Shakespeare published by Kelmscott Press, 1893 (woodcut) by Morris, William (1834-96); Biblioteca de Catalunya, Barcelona

Background imageLetter E Collection: Initial letter E on patterned background, 1520. 1520. Creator: Anon

Initial letter E on patterned background, 1520. 1520. Creator: Anon
Initial letter E on patterned background, 1520

Background imageLetter E Collection: Letter E, Eminently Eloquent Electioneer Eliciting Extremely Exceptionable Egg (colour litho)

Letter E, Eminently Eloquent Electioneer Eliciting Extremely Exceptionable Egg (colour litho)
5217830 Letter E, Eminently Eloquent Electioneer Eliciting Extremely Exceptionable Egg (colour litho) by Hammond, William (fl.1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter E)

Background imageLetter E Collection: Plate, Sevres, 1778. Creators: Sevres Porcelain Manufactory

Plate, Sevres, 1778. Creators: Sevres Porcelain Manufactory
Plate, Sevres, 1778

Background imageLetter E Collection: Plate, Staffordshire, 1703. Creator: Staffordshire Potteries

Plate, Staffordshire, 1703. Creator: Staffordshire Potteries
Plate, Staffordshire, 1703

Background imageLetter E Collection: Letter E (colour litho)

Letter E (colour litho)
6032879 Letter E (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter E. Victorian scrap, late 19th century.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Background imageLetter E Collection: Letter E, Etudiant Raseur (colour litho)

Letter E, Etudiant Raseur (colour litho)
5236077 Letter E, Etudiant Raseur (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter E, Etudiant Raseur)

Background imageLetter E Collection: Christ presents the mission to St. Peter, c. 1320 (paint on vellum)

Christ presents the mission to St. Peter, c. 1320 (paint on vellum)
986264 Christ presents the mission to St. Peter, c.1320 (paint on vellum) by Valkenburg, Johannes von (fl.1299) (attr.to); 9.2x10.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLetter E Collection: French comic alphabet (colour litho)

French comic alphabet (colour litho)
6032825 French comic alphabet (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French comic alphabet)

Background imageLetter E Collection: A large decorated initial E, c. 1500 (very fine pen and wash on vellum)

A large decorated initial E, c. 1500 (very fine pen and wash on vellum)
986375 A large decorated initial E, c.1500 (very fine pen and wash on vellum) by Swiss School, (16th century); 52x37 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A large decorated initial E)

Background imageLetter E Collection: Christ blessing the Apostles, c. 1260-1270 (initial on gold ground with foliate

Christ blessing the Apostles, c. 1260-1270 (initial on gold ground with foliate
986263 Christ blessing the Apostles, c.1260-1270 (initial on gold ground with foliate ornamentation, paint and vel) by Gaibana

Background imageLetter E Collection: The Letter E, from The Alphabet, 1466-67. Creator: Master ES

The Letter E, from The Alphabet, 1466-67. Creator: Master ES
The Letter E, from The Alphabet, 1466-67

Background imageLetter E Collection: Letters from an Inscription, Byzantine, early 20th century (original dated 9th century)

Letters from an Inscription, Byzantine, early 20th century (original dated 9th century)

Background imageLetter E Collection: Manuscript Illumination with the Martyrdom of Saint Stephen in an Initial E

Manuscript Illumination with the Martyrdom of Saint Stephen in an Initial E, from a Gradual, Italian, ca. 1394-1402

Background imageLetter E Collection: Manuscript Leaf with Initial E, from an Antiphonary, German, second quarter 15th century

Manuscript Leaf with Initial E, from an Antiphonary, German, second quarter 15th century

Background imageLetter E Collection: E - An Alphabet by Hans Weiditz, c1520-1521, (1908). Creator: Hans Weiditz

E - An Alphabet by Hans Weiditz, c1520-1521, (1908). Creator: Hans Weiditz
E - An Alphabet by Hans Weiditz, c1520-1521, (1908). After designs by Durer.. From " The Burlington Magazine for Connoisseurs, Volume 12 - October 1907 to March 1908"

Background imageLetter E Collection: E the Energetic, 1903. Artist: John Hassall

E the Energetic, 1903. Artist: John Hassall
E the Energetic, 1903. An initial letter E from a child alphabet. From An A.B.C. of Everyday People, by G. E. Farrow. [Dean & Son Limited, London, 1903]

Background imageLetter E Collection: Practica Musicae, 1496, (1917)

Practica Musicae, 1496, (1917)
Practica Musicae, 1496. A page from Practica Musicae by Franchinus Gaffurius (1451-1522). From The Connoisseur Vol XLVIII [Otto Limited, London, 1917.]

Background imageLetter E Collection: Antique illustration of humanized letter E with shape of man

Antique illustration of humanized letter E with shape of man
Antique illustration of humanized, personified capital letter E. The letter has been created using the body of a person. The body(profile) writes the vertical line of the E

Background imageLetter E Collection: Guide Constructing Letter E Joris Hoefnagel Flemish

Guide Constructing Letter E Joris Hoefnagel Flemish
Guide for Constructing the Letter E; Joris Hoefnagel (Flemish, Hungarian, 1542 - 1600); Vienna, Austria; about 1591 - 1596; Watercolors, gold and silver paint

Background imageLetter E Collection: Letter E. Creator: Hans Holbein the Younger

Letter E. Creator: Hans Holbein the Younger
Letter E

Background imageLetter E Collection: Two riders on a forest path, Anthonie Waterloo, Reinier & Josua Ottens, Josua & Reinier

Two riders on a forest path, Anthonie Waterloo, Reinier & Josua Ottens, Josua & Reinier II Ottens, 1630 - 1663

Background imageLetter E Collection: Antique illustration of ornate letter E

Antique illustration of ornate letter E

Background imageLetter E Collection: The Letter E And Three Women

The Letter E And Three Women
Hollywood, California: c. 1935. The letter E accompanied by three attractive young women

Background imageLetter E Collection: Early learning, conceptual image

Early learning, conceptual image


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In the enchanting world of Medieval Illuminated Letters, the letter E takes on a life of its own. An antique illustration portrays this humanized letter as a man, exuding an air of mystery and intrigue. It reminds us of Venus and Adonis, beautifully depicted in an 1893 woodcut from The Poems of William Shakespeare. A stunning initial letter E from 1520 catches our eye with its intricate design against a patterned background. Created by an anonymous artist, it transports us back to a time when craftsmanship knew no bounds. But let's not forget the playful side of the letter E. In a vibrant colour lithograph, we encounter Eminently Eloquent Electioneer Eliciting Extremely Exceptionable Egg – quite a tongue-twister indeed. Moving onto porcelain masterpieces, Sevres presents us with an exquisite plate from 1778 adorned with the elegant curves of the letter E. Meanwhile, Staffordshire showcases their artistry through a captivating plate dating back to 1703. The versatility of the letter is further highlighted in another colourful lithograph where it transforms into Etudiant Raseur (the boring student). This whimsical interpretation adds humor to its already fascinating persona. As we delve deeper into history, Christ presenting his mission to St. Peter captivates us on vellum painted around c. 1320. This religious artwork reminds us that even letters can carry profound symbolism. And who said letters couldn't be fun? A French comic alphabet brings joy and laughter through vivid colours and lively characters dancing around our beloved letter E. Finally, we are enchanted by a large decorated initial E created around c. 1500 using fine pen and wash techniques on vellum. Its delicate beauty leaves us in awe as we appreciate both the skill and dedication required for such intricate workmanship. From medieval manuscripts to porcelain treasures and comical illustrations - these glimpses into various artistic interpretations remind us that the letter E is far more than just a symbol.