Letter P c. 16th century

Editor: This is an anonymous piece entitled "Letter P" from the Harvard Art Museums. It looks like a print. What strikes me is the raw quality of the lines. What can you tell me about it? Curator: Well, consider the process. Each line, each mark was likely carved by hand. Think about the labor involved, the skill required to render this letter and its surrounding foliage. How does the medium influence the message? Editor: I see. So it's not just about the letter "P" itself, but the act of making it, and the labor embedded in the print? Curator: Exactly! This challenges the notion of art as purely intellectual. It is also about the physical act of creation and the social context of its production and consumption. Editor: That's fascinating. It gives me a whole new appreciation for what went into making this. Curator: Indeed. It highlights the value of craft and labor often overlooked in the art world.