Georg Bocskay (1510–1575)
Austrian court secretary, scribe and calligrapher to Emperor Maximilian II. Created by: PICRYL - Public Domain Media Search Engine Dated: 1510Georg Bocskay was a Hungarian Renaissance artist and calligrapher, born in Kolozsvár (now Cluj-Napoca, Romania) in 1510. He is best known for his contributions to the art of calligraphy, particularly his development of italic script.
Bocskay was trained as a scribe and calligrapher at the court of King Ferdinand I of Hungary, where he worked as a court official. He became famous for his ability to create ornate and intricate manuscripts, often with elaborate borders, illustrations and illuminated letters.
In addition to his work as a calligrapher, Bocskay was also an accomplished painter and engraver. He created several works of art, including portraits and landscapes, which demonstrate his mastery of perspective and composition.
Bocskay's most significant contribution to the art of calligraphy was his development of italic script. This style of writing, which features slanted letters with a flowing, cursive style, became popular throughout Europe in the 16th century and is still widely used today.
Bocskay died in Vienna in 1575, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most influential calligraphers of the Renaissance. His work continues to be studied and admired by artists and scholars around the world.