Capital H c. 1527

Editor: Let's explore this woodcut, "Capital H," by an anonymous artist. It's bursting with floral details inside and around the letter. What do you see in this initial, beyond just an 'H'? Curator: For me, it's like stumbling upon a secret garden within a letter! The tight composition and dense texture feel almost medieval, don't they? The 'H' itself is a framework for nature's exuberance. It hints at illuminated manuscripts, where every letter was a portal to another world. What story do you think this letter is trying to tell? Editor: Maybe about how something as simple as a letter can contain so much beauty. It certainly makes me want to pay more attention to fonts! Curator: Exactly! It’s a reminder that even the smallest things can be full of wonder and imagination. That's something I can carry with me, definitely.