Tail-piece c. 16th century

Editor: Here we have an anonymous "Tail-piece" from the Harvard Art Museums. It's a quirky little triangular print, almost like a Victorian tattoo flash. What do you make of it? Curator: Isn't it intriguing? It reminds me of those playful, almost mischievous little doodles you'd find at the end of a chapter, a visual wink. I wonder what sort of text it 'tailed'. Do you think the face is mocking us, or offering a blessing? Editor: I hadn't thought of it that way! It's like a tiny, ornate secret. Curator: Exactly! Art doesn't always have to shout; sometimes, the quietest whispers resonate the loudest. Editor: Thanks! I'll remember to listen for the whispers!