868 - After Monogramist MEISTER ES (*1450), Alphabet of Figures. Letter Y. Imperial print, reproduction

After Monogramist MEISTER ES (*1450), Alphabet of Figures. Letter Y. Imperial print, reproduction After Monogrammist MEISTER ES (c. 1450 – c. 1467): Figure alphabet letter Y formed from St. George defeating the dragon and the king’s daughter protected by an angel, 19th century, reproduction Technique: Reproduction on paper Inscription: Numbered on the printing plate: "BL 207 | T 209 | L 304". Date: 19th century Description: The figure alphabet consists of 23 individual leaves. The letters are composed of human figures—people of high and low status, saints, real animals, and mythical creatures—which fit into the silhouette of the letters in sometimes curious formations. High-quality reprint, presumably from the former Reichsdruckerei/Bundesdruckerei. However, it lacks the typical stamp or blindstamp. Keywords: Figure letters, satire, satirical alphabet, saint figure, Christian virtues, vice, worldview, fantastic, fantasy, Saint George, dragon, dragon fight, victory, winner, king’s daughter, crown, angel, guardian angel, 19th century, Middle Ages, caricature, Germany, Size: Paper: 38.0 cm x 26.5 cm (15 x 10.4 in), Plate: 17.3 cm x 11.6 cm (6.8 x 4.6 in), Image size: 15.3 cm x 10.0 cm (6 x 3.9 in) Condition: Good condition. Slightly discolored due to age and with a few light spots here and there. Margins have slight creases at the top. There is a crease across the upper-left corner of the sheet.