Initial S c. 16th century

Editor: Here we have Initial S, an intriguing little print by an anonymous artist, located here at the Harvard Art Museums. I’m struck by how this tiny block bursts with detail! What story do you think it whispers, Curator? Curator: Ah, whispers indeed! To me, it's a concentrated garden of thought, each leaf and curve a potential path. The anonymous artist invites us to weave our own narrative, doesn't it? Perhaps it marks the start of something grand, or maybe it's a secret S, known only to the initiated. I wonder, does the stark contrast spark anything specific for you? Editor: I hadn't considered that element of secrecy, that's really interesting. I suppose it could be interpreted in so many different ways. Thanks! Curator: Absolutely! It is a delight to think about.