Initial letter Q with putto by Heinrich Vogtherr the Elder

Initial letter Q with putto 1533 - 1540

drawing, print

drawing

pen drawing

mechanical pen drawing

print

pen illustration

pen sketch

old engraving style

junji ito style

pen-ink sketch

pen work

coloring book page

doodle art

Heinrich Vogtherr the Elder's "Initial letter Q with putto" (1533–40) is a woodcut depicting a cherubic figure seated within a decorative capital letter Q. This artwork is a fine example of a decorative initial, which was a common artistic form in illuminated manuscripts and early printed books. The intricate detail of the putto and the ornate flourishes around the letter evoke the artistic style of the Renaissance.