Initial C Used by Johann Gymnicus c. 16th century

Editor: Here we have a charming woodcut initial, the letter C, used by Johann Gymnicus. It's so tiny! There's a little cherubic figure nestled inside the letter. What do you make of this diminutive scene? Curator: Well, it’s like stumbling upon a secret garden, isn't it? This 'C' isn't just a letter; it's a whole world. I see childhood innocence intertwined with nature, a miniature Eden perhaps? The anonymous artist packed so much life into such a small space. Editor: A miniature Eden, I like that! It does feel very self-contained. Curator: Exactly! It invites us to imagine the stories that begin with this letter. What worlds will it open? It’s a portal in disguise! Editor: I never thought of it that way, it's like the start of something magical. Curator: Precisely, each initial is a tiny adventure waiting to unfold.