1523
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Letter Q is a 1523 ink by Hans Lützelburger, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This woodcut image shows a letter "Q" in the center, surrounded by two figures. The figure on the left is dressed in a long robe and hood, while the figure on the right wears a turban and holds a staff. The two figures are engaged in a circular motion, with the figure on the left reaching out to the figure on the right. The background of the image is a simple, lined pattern. This image is an example of Renaissance art, specifically a woodcut from the early 16th century. To learn more about this style and technique, explore the Renaissance movement.
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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