Letter M c. 1645 - 1650

Letter M was created by Jeremias Falck in the 17th century. The letter is embellished with baroque elements. Falck, as a printmaker during the Baroque period, was working in a time of religious and political conflict. His art was shaped by the cultural and social norms of his time, and he used his skills to create images that were both aesthetically pleasing and symbolic. Baroque art served as a tool for both the monarchy and the church. Consider the identity of the letter itself. Letters form words which communicate and establish an understanding. The ornate design complicates and almost obscures the legibility of the letter. The purpose of the letter, is obfuscated by the design. Falck asks us to reconsider not just the visual, but the purpose of communication.