Letter E c. 16th century

Editor: This is "Letter E," by an anonymous artist. It’s hard to pinpoint the date or even the material. It looks like it might be a woodcut. What can you tell me about this piece? Curator: This image invites us to consider the labor involved in its creation. How many identical prints were made, and what role did this image play within a larger system of production, potentially as part of an alphabet or larger design? Editor: So, thinking about its function within a system of production shifts my view of it. Thanks! Curator: Indeed, focusing on the process and use reveals a different perspective than simply viewing it as a standalone image.