Just a Normal Letter M

monk: just a normal letter ‘M’ please scribe:

A monk asks for a normal letter “M,” but the scribe illustrates it as two enormous trees with a person and a boar nearby. The joke is that the ornate medieval interpretation turns a simple letter into an elaborate scene, poking fun at overly literal or decorative handwriting. EN: A monk asks for a normal letter “M,” but the scribe illustrates it as two enormous trees with a person and a boar nearby. The joke is that the ornate medieval interpretation turns a simple letter into an elaborate scene, poking fun at overly literal or decorative handwriting.

• @rzeczyzabawne / 11089 2023-08-03