Letter Q c. 16th century

Editor: This is Letter Q, an anonymous work, and it looks like it was printed. I notice how the figure playing the harp seems to be dominating the person lying below. What do you see in this piece? Curator: This is a powerful image. Consider the historical context: Initial letters like this were often used to mark important passages. The figure playing the harp, likely representing music or poetry, literally triumphs over the figure below. What do you think this signifies about the role of the arts at the time? Editor: I guess that art could hold power over others. It’s interesting to consider how this image might have shaped the public's perception of art. Curator: Exactly. It’s a testament to the social and cultural power attributed to art during that period.