Letter P c. 16th century

Editor: Here we have Anton Woensam von Worms’s "Letter P," a playful woodcut. The stark black lines give it such a crisp, graphic feel. It's like a tiny stage for these musical cherubs! What strikes you about it? Curator: You know, it reminds me how letters were once illuminated worlds, filled with stories and symbolic whispers. The 'P' itself becomes a proscenium, doesn't it? These putti toot their horns, but are they heralding something? A new idea, perhaps? It’s an open question for us to hum over. Editor: I love that idea of "illuminated worlds." It makes it feel so much more alive than just a letter. I see it as a celebration. Curator: Exactly! Each line feels like a note in a larger melody, a reminder that even the smallest details can carry immense joy. What a privilege to witness such a micro-symphony, right?