Letter T c. 16th century

Curator: Here we have "Letter T", an intriguing piece from an anonymous artist, residing in the Harvard Art Museums. Editor: My first impression is whimsy meets archaic seriousness—the stark black and white, but then these little cherubs riding what look like... dolphins? Curator: Exactly! Notice the intricate details—the leaves sprouting from the 'T', the almost medieval quality to the figures. Editor: It's like a playful initial for some grand, forgotten manuscript, yet there is a rigidity in the composition—the stark contrast, the symmetrical cherubs. Curator: Perhaps suggesting that even in ornamentation, there is a structure, a hidden order. It is quite charming, don't you think? Editor: Indeed. It’s a fascinating glimpse into a past where even the alphabet held a touch of magic.