Ductus

Nothing is really random. The decorative design of this initial letter B follows a careful 'ductus'. Genève, Bibliothèque de Genève, Ms. lat. 6

There is either leading or being led. Changing or being changed. Action or passion. And of course the manner of leading or being led - ductus, from ducere (to lead).

In palaeography– the study of ancient writing –…