Letter E 15th-16th century

Editor: This is an initial "E," an anonymous print from who-knows-when, lurking in the Harvard Art Museums. It's got this medieval, woodcut feel, doesn't it? I'm curious—what story do you think it tells? Curator: Ah, it whispers of illuminated manuscripts, each letter a world. See the drama? The figures—are they protectors, challengers? The "E" itself becomes a stage, a portal. Does the crowd bear witness? Editor: A portal, that's a fascinating take. I was seeing it as a rigid structure, a constraint. Curator: Perhaps it's both! The letter defines, but the artist populates it with limitless narrative. What does it mean to you? Editor: I think I was stuck on the form, but now I see the potential for the stories within the letter. Thank you! Curator: Wonderful. Art is a journey, and our perspective evolves with each step.