Message to the Church of Smyrna 975

"Message to the Church of Smyrna" is an illuminated manuscript created in 975 by Ende. The scene depicts an angel with a large pair of wings delivering a message to a figure, likely John the Apostle, who is identified with the inscription "Iohannes." The artwork is an example of early illuminated manuscripts, which combined visual art with text to tell stories and convey important messages. The intricate details of the architecture and the stylized figures are characteristic of the artistic style of the period, known as the Ottonian Renaissance. This artwork represents a unique bridge between the spiritual and artistic expressions of the time.