Letter M c. 16th century

Editor: Here we have "Letter M," an anonymous work from the Harvard Art Museums. It's all in stark black and white and looks like a page pulled from an old book. What do you make of this ornate letter? Curator: It feels like stepping into an apothecary's garden, doesn't it? That 'M' isn't just a letter; it's a little world. The way the flora intertwines, almost climbing the letterform—it’s as if language and nature are dancing a jig. Editor: A dance, really? Curator: Absolutely! Look closely, there's a rhythm, a pulse. It makes me wonder what stories this 'M' could tell if letters could whisper secrets. It's not just seeing, it's feeling the letter. Editor: I like that idea, I will keep that in mind next time I see something like this. Curator: Me too.