Letter O Collection

16th Century Gothic Style Alphabet
Vintage engraving of the alphabet in a 16th century medieval style from the Book of Ornamental Alphabets by F.G. Delamotte published in 1879 now in the public domain

Prophet in a Historiated Initial "O" from a Gradual, 1392/99. Creator: Silvestro dei Gherarducci
Prophet in a Historiated Initial "O" from a Gradual, 1392/99

Letter O, 1630. Creator: Pierre Aubry
Letter O, 1630

8th Century Anglo Saxon Alphabet
Vintage engraving of the alphabet in an 8th century Anglo Saxon style from the Book of Ornamental Alphabets by F.G. Delamotte published in 1879 now in the public domain

17th Century Script Style Alphabet
Vintage engraving of the alphabet in a 17th century medieval style from the Book of Ornamental Alphabets by F.G. Delamotte published in 1879 now in the public domain

Medieval Italian Style Alphabet
Vintage engraving of the alphabet in a medieval italian style from the Book of Ornamental Alphabets by F.G. Delamotte published in 1879 now in the public domain

13th Century Style Alphabet
Vintage engraving of the alphabet in an 14th century medieval style from the Book of Ornamental Alphabets by F.G. Delamotte published in 1879 now in the public domain

Retro German Arabesque Script
Vintage engraving of the alphabet in a 17th century German Arabesque style from the Book of Ornamental Alphabets by F.G. Delamotte published in 1879 now in the public domain

Letter O, Obstinate Old Octogenarian Offering Outrageous Or Otherwise Offensive Observations (colour litho)
5217840 Letter O, Obstinate Old Octogenarian Offering Outrageous Or Otherwise Offensive Observations (colour litho) by Hammond, William (fl.1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter O)

Ms Hunter 229 f. 75r Doeg whispering to Saul and pointing to David who threatens his enemies with Goliaths sword
GUL176500 Ms Hunter 229 f.75r Doeg whispering to Saul and pointing to David who threatens his enemies with Goliaths sword, from the Hunterian Psalter

Ms 260 volume IV Title page of La Cochonnerie ou calculatif estiatif
XDT266959 Ms 260 volume IV Title page of La Cochonnerie ou calculatif estiatif... from Oisivetes de M. Vauban contenant plusieurs Memoires ou Ramas de sa way (engraving) (b/w photo) by Vauban

French comic alphabet (colour litho)
6032829 French comic alphabet (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French comic alphabet)

Letter O, Orage Precurseur D Une Ondee De Coups De Poings (colour litho)
5236082 Letter O, Orage Precurseur D Une Ondee De Coups De Poings (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter O)

Female Saint in a boat with a courtly couple and two boatmen
986280 Female Saint in a boat with a courtly couple and two boatmen, within a large historiated initial O, early 20th century (ink, paints and gold leaf on vellum) by Spanish School

Letter O (colour litho)
6032880 Letter O (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter O. Victorian scrap, late 19th century.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Manuscript Leaf, from an Antiphonary, German, second quarter 15th century

Manuscript Illumination with Four Saints in an Initial O, from a Choir Book, Italian, 1440-50

Manuscript Illumination with the Figure of a Saint in an Initial O, Italian, ca. 1480

Manuscript Leaf with Initial O, from an Antiphonary, German, second quarter 15th century

Manuscript Illumination with Saint Trudo (Trond) in an Initial O, from a Choir Book, 15th century

Manuscript Illumination with Tobit, Tobias, and the Archangel Raphael in an Initial O, from an Antiphonary, mid-14th century

The Opera, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
The Opera, 1872. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co. 72-78, Turnmill Street, E.C. 1872]

O - An Alphabet by Hans Weiditz, c1520-1521, (1908). Creator: Hans Weiditz
O - An Alphabet by Hans Weiditz, c1520-1521, (1908). After designs by Durer. From " The Burlington Magazine for Connoisseurs, Volume 12 - October 1907 to March 1908"

8th Century Style Alphabet
Vintage engraving of the alphabet in an 8th century style from 1879

12th Century Style Alphabet
Vintage engraving of the alphabet in an 12th century medieval style from the Book of Ornamental Alphabets by F.G. Delamotte published in 1879 now in the public domain

Medieval 10th Century Style Alphabet
Vintage engraving of the alphabet in an 10th century style from the Book of Ornamental Alphabets by F.G. Delamotte published in 1878 now public domain

15th Century Style Alphabet
Vintage engraving of the alphabet in a 15th century medieval style from the Book of Ornamental Alphabets by F.G. Delamotte published in 1879 now in the public domain

16th Century Style Alphabet
Vintage engraving of the alphabet in a 16th century medieval style from the Book of Ornamental Alphabets by F.G. Delamotte published in 1879 now in the public domain

14th Century Style Alphabet
Vintage engraving of the alphabet in an 14th century medieval style from the Book of Ornamental Alphabets by F.G. Delamotte published in 1879 now in the public domain

9th Century Anglo Saxon Alphabet
Vintage engraving of the alphabet in an 9th century Anglo Saxon style from the Book of Ornamental Alphabets by F.G. Delamotte published in 1879 now in the public domain

O the Obliging, 1903. Artist: John Hassall
O the Obliging, 1903. An initial letter O from a child alphabet. From An A.B.C. of Everyday People, by G. E. Farrow. [Dean & Son Limited, London, 1903]

Guide Constructing Letter O Joris Hoefnagel Flemish
Guide for Constructing the Letter O; Joris Hoefnagel (Flemish, Hungarian, 1542 - 1600); Vienna, Austria; about 1591 - 1596; Watercolors, gold and silver paint

Letter O. Creator: Hans Holbein the Younger
Letter O

Antique illustration of ornate letter O

The Letter O And Two Women
Hollywood, California: c. 1935. The letter O accompanied by two attractive young women

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The letter O has a rich history, spanning various styles and periods. In the 16th century, Gothic style alphabets were popular, characterized by their intricate and ornate designs. The 8th century Anglo Saxon alphabet had its own unique charm with its bold and angular strokes. Moving forward to the medieval era, Italian style alphabets emerged, showcasing elegant curves and flourishes. The 17th century brought about script style alphabets that exuded sophistication and grace. In a nod to retro German Arabesque script, the letter O takes on a nostalgic flair reminiscent of times gone by. But it doesn't stop there - this versatile letter can also be associated with an Obstinate Old Octogenarian Offering Outrageous Or Otherwise Offensive Observations in a colorful lithograph. If we delve into manuscripts from centuries ago, we find Ms Hunter 229 f. 75r depicting Doeg whispering to Saul while pointing at David who wields Goliath's sword in defense against his enemies. This pen & ink and tempera on vellum artwork showcases the power of storytelling through visuals. Ms 260 volume IV presents us with the title page of La Cochonnerie ou calculatif estiatif - an intriguing glimpse into French comic alphabet artistry rendered in vibrant colors. But let's not forget another interpretation of the letter O - "Orage Precurseur D Une Ondee De Coups De Poings" captured beautifully in yet another lithograph bursting with color. It evokes a sense of impending storminess followed by punches raining down upon unsuspecting targets. Finally, imagine a female saint gracefully navigating through turbulent waters aboard her boat accompanied by a courtly couple and two boatmen. This captivating scene captures both serenity and adventure simultaneously.