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Letter S

Hans Lützelburger after Hans Holbein the Younger

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a letter "S" with a detailed design. The image features a woman on the left and a skeletal figure with an hourglass on the right in a Renaissance-style woodcut composition. The drawing showcases intricate linework and high levels of detail in a monochrome palette.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1523
Medium
woodcut
Dimensions
1905 × 1894 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette