A calligraphic flourish consisting of two symmetrical loops.

Herein are contained four books

on human proportion / by Albrecht

Proportion: In this context, the mathematical and geometric study of the measurements and ratios of the human body.

Dürer of Nuremberg, devised and

written for the use of all those who

bear a love for this art.

1528.

original: "M.D.XXViij." This was the year of Dürer's death; the book was published posthumously by his widow, Agnes.

A calligraphic flourish with multiple loops and a descending curled tail.

A large woodcut monogram of Albrecht Dürer, featuring a capital letter 'A' with a capital letter 'D' nested between its legs.