Illuminated letters sent a visual message that communicated the content of the text. Which portion of the

Question

fifteenth-century population benefitted most from illuminated letters?
(1 point)
O the wealthy
O the monks
O the scholars
the illiterate

Answer 1

The portion of the fifteenth-century population that benefited most from illuminated letters was the wealthy. Illuminated manuscripts were often commissioned by wealthy patrons who could afford such elaborate and decorative texts, and they served as status symbols as much as practical items. While monks and scholars used illuminated texts, the production and ownership of these works were primarily associated with the wealthy elite.