Letter 8 to Niceas, subdeacon of Antioch, regarding why Niceas has not responded to Jerome's letters c. 15th century

Editor: This is "Letter 8 to Niceas, subdeacon of Antioch, regarding why Niceas has not responded to Jerome's letters" by an anonymous artist. The text-based image really strikes me as unique. What do you see in this piece? Curator: The image, though text-dominated, carries potent symbols. Consider how the letter "E" is decorated with serpent-like figures. Note the smaller image, with the figures working with books and tablets. These are images of transformation of culture and memory through written word. Editor: That's fascinating! I hadn't noticed the serpents in the letter. Curator: It reflects a time when the symbolic value of images was paramount, shaping understanding and belief. The very act of writing becomes a sacred, transformative act. Editor: I see it now – like the letter itself becomes a portal. Thanks, I've definitely learned to look differently at illuminated texts now!