"Typographum robur fractum": Jacob Handl's relationship with the printing press

Abstract

This article develops a new hypothesis concerning the link between the composer Jacob Handl and the sphere of typography, notably through the influence and activity as a printer of Georg Handl, Jacob’s brother. The production of Georg Handl the printer is examined; this can shed light on the reputation and make-up of Jacob’s own printed output.

Keywords

• jacobus handl – gallus
• georg handl
• olomouc
• musical typography