Letter E c. 16th century

Editor: Here we have an initial, "Letter E," by an anonymous artist. I find the swirling flora and figure within the letter's form intriguing. What's your read on this piece? Curator: It's like a little world contained within a letter, isn't it? I see this as a playful nod to illuminated manuscripts. The detail is stunning—almost like peering into a tiny garden. Editor: A garden of letters! I never thought of it that way. Curator: It makes you wonder what other stories are hidden in the alphabet. Each letter potentially its own universe. Editor: Exactly. That puts a new spin on typography! Curator: Right? Art's about seeing what's there and then imagining what could be. Editor: I'll never look at an "E" the same way again. Curator: Me neither. Each letter is a portal.