Large micrographic amulet. [Northern Italy, 18th or early 19th century].

Ink on parchment.

Impressive amulet, to be hung on the wall (as opposed to smaller amulets which were folded and enclosed in cases). Written in Italian square script by a highly skilled scribe, on a square parchment sheet.

The amulet contains numerous verses, initials, names of angels and Holy Names – meant for protection and blessing – written in various forms and arranged in various graphic techniques, creating an impressive visual effect.

The different texts are written in five different letter sizes, and incorporate six large Stars of David, each comprised of six smaller Stars of David, eight "magic squares" of letters and four groups of circles of text with more circles of text within.