Letter I c. 16th century

Editor: This is "Letter I," by an anonymous artist. It's a small print, maybe a woodcut? It feels almost like a medieval initial. What’s its story? Curator: Well, its anonymity speaks volumes. Who decided this artist wasn't worthy of recognition, and why? Was it a collaborative piece, where individual contributions were subsumed by a collective identity? Consider the socio-political factors that might elevate or erase artistic voices. Editor: So, its value lies in the questions it raises about authorship and recognition? Curator: Precisely. It makes you think about the power structures embedded in art history itself. Editor: Interesting! I never thought about it that way. Curator: Art is never truly about the art itself.