Letter A 15th-16th century

Editor: This striking woodcut, "Letter A," is by an anonymous artist. It's filled with fantastical creatures. What symbols stand out to you? Curator: The “A” itself, the alpha, is a potent symbol of beginnings. Notice how the mythical beasts flank it. Do they feel protective, or perhaps adversarial? It evokes a sense of primal energy. Editor: I see what you mean. They could represent opposing forces. Curator: Precisely! Perhaps chaos versus order, tamed by the letter's structure. Consider how alphabets shape civilizations and thought itself. Editor: That's a new way to see the power of letters! Thanks! Curator: My pleasure. It's amazing how something so simple can hold so much.