Initial T c. 16th century

Curator: Ambrosius Holbein's "Initial T" presents itself as more than just a letter; it's a gateway. Editor: It feels so immediate, doesn’t it? Like a rough sketch quickly transferred to a block, with a lot of emphasis on the tools used. Curator: Indeed. The "T" becomes a vessel, doesn't it? Within, we see architecture, and possibly figures, condensed into this single glyph. The letter itself, laden with meaning, acts as a symbolic threshold. Editor: And the labor! Think of the precision to carve this, the paper used, the press...it tells a story of craft and material production beyond just a simple letter. Curator: I agree. The letter is far from simple. The "T" takes on a powerful presence, hinting at narratives and histories contained within. Editor: It reminds me that even functional elements can carry a wealth of information about making and society. Curator: Precisely, the alphabet itself is transformed into a series of microcosms.