Initial C c. 15th century

Editor: So, this is an anonymous woodcut called "Initial C." It’s like a dense little garden growing out of a letter! How do you interpret this intricate piece? Curator: It whispers of medieval manuscripts, each carefully illuminated by monks. Imagine the patience! The 'C' becomes a framework for nature, a stylized dance between structure and organic growth. It's both a beginning and a world unto itself. Editor: I see what you mean, a little world. That makes the anonymity even more intriguing, doesn't it? Curator: Absolutely. It speaks to the power of craft, where the individual fades into the collective dedication to artistry. A silent story blooms from a single letter. Editor: A story in a letter; that’s lovely. Thanks for that image.