Letter C c. 16th century

Curator: Here we have "Letter C", an intriguing woodcut from an unknown artist, housed here at the Harvard Art Museums. Editor: The crisp black lines against the paper give it a really striking graphic punch. It almost feels like a secret symbol, doesn't it? Curator: Indeed. The letter enfolds a figure carrying a quill, surrounded by clouds and geometric shapes. It’s like he is building the letter itself. Editor: The details, like the texture of his robes and that feathery quill, are so precise. It adds a layer of depth to what could have been a simple initial. Curator: Consider this as a fragment of something grander, a testament to the artistry of printmaking. Editor: It's incredible how a single letter can tell such a vivid, intricate story.