Letter B
1630
Medium
Engraving on paper
Dimensions
23.3 × 16.9 cm (9 3/16 × 6 11/16 in.)
Classification
engraving
Department
Prints and Drawings
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
127647
Art Historical Context
Peter Aubry's *Letter B*, created in 1630, is a exquisite example of 17th-century engraving, a technique that allowed artists to incise intricate designs into metal plates for printing on paper. Measuring 23.3 × 16.9 cm, this print from the Art Institute of Chicago's and Drawings Department showcases the precision and finesse of the medium, where fine lines and textures are transferred with remarkable clarity, making complex ornamentation accessible beyond original drawings. Engraving flourished in Europe during the Baroque era, a time of elaborate decoration influenced by the Catholic Church...