Letter D: leeuw
Medium
letterpress printing
Dimensions
15; 15
About this artwork
blad: hoogte 15 mm x breedte 15 mm
Art Historical Context
Behold the intricate "Letter D: lee" (Dutch for "lion"), a diminutive masterpiece of 16th-century typography measuring just 15 mm by 15 mm. Crafted through letterpress printing in 6, this anonymous work draws attribution to the renowned Renaissance artist Hans Holbein the Younger (14971543), whose innovative designs influenced printed ornamentation long after his death. Nestled within the bold form of the capital D prowls a fierce lion, embodying strength and nobility in a compact, dynamic composition. Holbein's style, rooted in the Northern Renaissance, blended meticulous detail with grotesq...