Letter G

Art Historical Context

**Letter G** by Peter Aubry1630) is a captivating example of 17th-centurymaking, housed in the Art Institute of's Prints and Drawings department Measuring a modest 21.7 × 17.7 cm (8 9/16 × 7 in.), this engraving on paper showcases the meticulous craftsmanship of its era, when detailed prints like this served as both artistic expressions and practical tools for design. Engraving, Aubry's chosen medium, involved incising fine lines into a metal plate with a burin tool, filling them with ink, and pressing damp paper to capture the image. This intaglio technique allowed for exceptional precision ...