Initial F c. 16th century

Editor: So, this woodcut is called "Initial F," and it's by an anonymous artist. It looks pretty old, packed with figures. What's your take on it? Curator: The sheer density is fascinating, isn't it? Like a dream bursting from the confines of a letter. Do you notice how the letterform almost disappears amongst the cherubs? Editor: It does! They're everywhere! What does that tell us? Curator: Perhaps that the initial isn't just a letter, but a vessel. A container overflowing with symbolic potential. Or maybe someone just really loved chubby babies! Editor: Haha! I like the symbolic vessel idea. Makes you think about how even simple things can hold so much more. Curator: Exactly. It’s a reminder to look deeper, even within the…alphabet.