1523
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Letter C is a 1523 ink by Hans Lützelburger, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a black-and-white woodcut with a group of people inside a large circle. The figures are tangled together, some holding hands or objects. Outside the circle, two smaller figures stand on either side, looking inward. The background has a rough, textured look, like a stone wall or fence. The title is *Letter C*, which might hint at a deeper meaning—this style often stood for ideas, not just pictures. The artist used sharp lines and simple shapes to pack a lot into a small space. Next, check out the technique: woodcut to see how artists carved images into wood before printing.
Hans Lützelburger (died June 1526), also known as Hans Franck, was a German blockcutter ("formschneider") for woodcuts, regarded as one of the finest of his day.
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