Initial M c. 16th century

Editor: Here we have an anonymous woodcut, "Initial M," from an unknown date. It’s so small but intricate! What do you see in this piece? Curator: The initial letter, brimming with foliage, becomes a vessel of memory. What cultural narratives might these specific plants evoke? Editor: Perhaps growth, nature? Is it that simple? Curator: Consider the historical context, the symbolism imbued in flora since antiquity. Each leaf, each flower, might carry hidden meanings. Does it remind you of anything? Editor: It reminds me of medieval tapestries and illuminated manuscripts. Curator: Exactly! It whispers of cultural continuity, doesn't it? Editor: It really does. Now I see more than just a letter. Thanks!