Letter L c. 16th century

Editor: This woodcut, "Letter L," is by an anonymous artist and it's quite striking. It looks like a battle between man and beast, all within the form of the letter itself. What's your take on it? Curator: It's fascinating how initial letters like this became a stage for miniature dramas. The church in the background suggests a societal structure, but it's the violence that really speaks to the anxieties of the time. What power dynamics do you think this imagery evokes? Editor: Maybe a fear of the unknown, of chaos overcoming order? It’s interesting how art can reflect the social climate even in something as simple as an initial. Curator: Exactly. These weren't just decorative; they were visual statements deeply embedded in the culture of the time.