Jacomina Hondius
Flemish and Netherlandish calligrapher / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jacomina Hondius (Latinized version of her Dutch name: Jacomijntje de Hond) (24 June 1558 ā 02 January 1628) was a Flemish and Dutch calligrapher notable for being the first female European calligrapher to have signed examples of her work published.
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Jacomina Hondius | |
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Born | (1558-06-24)June 24, 1558 |
Died | (1628-01-02)January 2, 1628 |
Other names | Jacomijntje de Hond; Jacquemyne Hondius |
Occupation | calligrapher |
Years active | 1594 |
Known for | first published woman calligrapher |
Notable work | Contributed to Theatrum artis scribendi, 1594 |
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