Les illustrations de Mihail Strilbițchi du Ceaslov de Dubăsari de 1794

Abstract

The "Ceaslov" of Dubăsari from 1794 represents the most extended volume illustrated by the typographer, editor, translator, bookbinder, author, secret agent and engraver Mihail Strilbițchi, of Ruthenian-Polish origin. He was active in Iași, Dubăsari and Movilău in the second half of the 18th century. The ecclesiastic themes approached in the 16 woodcuts, most of them signed, are varied and interesting. The present research is intended to analyze these illustrations and to find the sources of inspiration used by the industrious and skilful engraver.