Letter L c. 16th century

Editor: This is "Letter L," an engraving by an anonymous artist. It's incredibly detailed! It reminds me of illuminated manuscripts, but with a slightly darker twist. What’s your take on this elaborate letter? Curator: It's like a tiny stage, isn't it? A world crammed into the shape of a letter. I see whimsy, but also a hint of the grotesque lurking in those little winged figures. Makes you wonder what stories they’re trying to spell out. Editor: That’s a great way to put it! I was focused on the letter itself but now I see the individual stories within the letter. Curator: Exactly! It's a reminder that even something as simple as a letter can be a universe of imagination.