Initial S c. 15th century

Editor: This is an initial "S", crafted by an anonymous artist. The woodcut is teeming with animal life—a bird, a lion, maybe even a dragon! What do you see when you look at this tightly packed little world? Curator: Well, I'm drawn to its density; it feels like a miniature jungle contained within this letter. Imagine the stories this "S" could begin! What hidden narratives might these creatures be hinting at, I wonder? Editor: It's funny, I hadn't considered the stories it might unlock, just the images themselves. Thank you for that perspective! Curator: My pleasure! It’s a reminder that even the smallest art object holds worlds within it.