The tradition & historical record
1 min read · 2 sourcesItalian hand is a calligraphic script originating from Italy in the late 16th century. It is characterized by its highly fluid, ovular letterforms, fine sloping lines, and complex flourishes. It was in popular use from the 17th to the early 18th century. The script was written using a finely cut quill pen with a long slit for greater flexibility. The pen was held only by the thumb and forefinger for freer mobility while executing the script. 1
The text above is adapted from the Wikipedia article “Italian hand”, available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 licence. 1
Italian hand is renaissance-era calligraphic script, according to the structured record cited below. This entry was generated automatically from that record and has not yet been reviewed by a person familiar with the tradition. 2