Question

Illuminated letters sent a visual message that communicated the content of the text. Which portion of the fifteenth-century population benefitted most from illuminated letters?



the wealthy
the wealthy

the monks
the monks

the scholars
the scholars

the illiterate
the illiterate

Answer 1

The portion of the fifteenth-century population that benefitted most from illuminated letters was **the wealthy**. Illuminated manuscripts were often commissioned by wealthy individuals and were considered luxury items. They were used to display status and wealth, as well as to beautify texts. While monks and scholars also engaged with these manuscripts, it was the wealthy who primarily enjoyed the visual artistry and exclusivity of illuminated letters.