Piece III 15th-16th century

Editor: We're looking at "Piece III," by an anonymous artist, housed here at the Harvard Art Museums. The composition feels so balanced and ornate, but what's the story it whispers to you? Curator: It reminds me of illuminated manuscripts, borders teeming with life. Imagine each flower a carefully considered word, each swirl a breath held in reverence. Does it hint at secrets, perhaps tucked away within the pages of an ancient tome? It makes you wonder, doesn't it? Editor: Definitely. So, not just decoration, but maybe a visual language all its own? Curator: Precisely! A language of devotion, decoration, and perhaps even a little bit of mischief, if you look closely enough. Editor: I'll have to look closer next time.