Letter F

Hans Lützelburger after Hans Holbein the Younger

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a skeleton and a robed figure encased in the letter 'F'. The image depicts a skeleton on the left side standing with a walking stick. The central figure is wearing a cloak with a high collar and appears to be in a seated position. Both figures are framed and partially obscured by the capital letter "F" which dominates the center of the composition. The lines and details suggest a style reminiscent of medieval woodcut illustrations. The square border contains the entire scene, giving it an enclosed composition typical of historical manuscript illustrations.