Theatrum artis scribendi

It is an anthology of handwriting specimens by Solomon Henrix, Jan van de Velde the Elder, Felix van Sambix, Ludovico Curione, M. Martin, Jean de Beauchesne, Jacobus Houthusius, Pieter Goos the Elder, Jacomina Hondius, Peter Bales, and Hondius himself.

The book opens with a monumental title page, followed by a four-page typeset instruction in the art of writing.

After this a series of 42 copperplate engravings is presented, including specimens in roman, italic, blackletter, Hebrew, and Ancient Greek fonts, in nine different languages.

All plates were engraved by Hondius, who included signatures on the pages that show calligraphy invented by other artists.

The facsimile was printed by N. Miedma and Co. of Leeuwarden and bound by Van Rijmenam N.V. in The Hague.