Letter Q c. 16th century

Curator: Here, we have an intriguing piece, simply called "Letter Q," by an anonymous artist. Editor: It strikes me as beautifully primitive, almost like a child's drawing, but with a knowing hand. Curator: The stark black and white, the circular design—it feels like a portal, doesn't it? A glimpse into another world. I imagine it as a woodcut, given the graphic nature of the image. The labor involved in carving each line, the physicality...it speaks volumes. Editor: I agree. And the repetitive patterns, almost meditative in their execution, suggest a larger context. Is this part of a larger series, perhaps a printing block? Curator: Quite possibly. Each leaf, each line, meticulously placed. It's deceptively simple, yet profoundly evocative. I feel a strange sense of peace looking at it. Editor: It makes me wonder about the artist's intention. Were they aware of the work’s potential beyond its functional use? Curator: A lovely mystery. It definitely gives one pause. Editor: Indeed.