Initial D c. 1932

"Initial D" is a woodcut created by Dutch graphic artist M.C. Escher in 1932. It is a striking example of his early exploration of visual paradoxes and impossible constructions. The print features a stylized, three-dimensional letter "D" rendered in Escher's signature black and white, hatched line style. The letter's form appears to be both concave and convex, defying traditional laws of perspective and geometry. This intricate, almost mesmerizing graphic explores the limits of visual perception, a key element of Escher's renowned artistic practice.