Letter C (?) c. 16th century

Editor: This anonymous piece, "Letter C (?)", shows a figure within the letter form. I’m struck by the stark contrast of black and white, the linear quality. What stands out to you in terms of its composition? Curator: The density of line, creating areas of dark and light, certainly defines the form. Notice how the artist uses hatching and cross-hatching, not to describe volume realistically, but rather to create visual texture and pattern. Editor: So, it's less about depicting reality and more about the interplay of lines? Curator: Precisely. The figure and letter exist almost as equal parts, each element defined by the other's presence, creating a holistic design. Editor: I see that now! Thanks for pointing that out.