Letter A en twee kinderen 1522 - 1526

Hans Holbein the Younger’s “Letter A en twee kinderen” is a small woodcut, measuring only 18 millimeters high and wide. The artwork, created sometime between 1522-1526, depicts the letter A. The letter is formed by two children, their limbs intertwined as they appear to be reaching for the letter’s crossbar. This woodcut is a testament to Holbein’s talent for detail and the use of negative space, a common characteristic of his work, resulting in a captivating and intricate image. The woodcut is currently on display at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.