Letter S c. 16th century

Curator: Here we have an anonymous artwork from the Harvard Art Museums simply titled "Letter S." Editor: Oh, I love the texture! It reminds me of old woodcuts, something ancient yet still so crisp. Curator: Precisely! Though undated, these illuminated letters were part of a larger historical movement where art was deeply embedded in the culture of manuscript production, reflecting societal values through aesthetics. Editor: It feels almost meditative, you know? Like a swirling vortex of meaning, each little dot a secret waiting to be unlocked! Curator: Exactly, it is fascinating how a single letter can communicate so much about cultural heritage. Editor: Yes, that's it exactly! It's like a little key unlocking a treasure trove of history.