Letter O Used by Josse Bode c. 16th century

Editor: So, this is "Letter O Used by Josse Bode," an anonymous piece from Harvard Art Museums. The detail is incredible, it makes you wonder about the person depicted, doesn't it? What's your interpretation of this ornamented letter? Curator: It’s an invitation, isn’t it? To peek into a world where letters aren't just letters, but tiny, bustling stages. I imagine the artist chuckling, slipping this little drama into the everyday. Like a secret whispered in ink. Editor: That's a wonderful way to think about it! It really is a small, secret world. Curator: Exactly! Perhaps this anonymous artist wanted us to consider the artistry infused into everyday life. A letter "O" is never just an "O" again, is it?