Letter S with Saint Luke 15th-16th century

Editor: Here we have the woodcut "Letter S with Saint Luke" by an anonymous artist. I’m struck by how the letter itself seems to envelop Saint Luke in his workspace. What’s your take on the presentation of this image? Curator: This image is less about Saint Luke himself and more about the power of the Church and its message. The letter "S" is visually dominant, framing Saint Luke, turning him into a symbol of literacy and religious authority. Who was the audience for this image, and what would it communicate to them? Editor: It’s interesting to consider how the letterform itself functions as a symbol of institutional power, overshadowing the individual. That gives me a lot to consider about its place in society. Curator: Indeed. By understanding that, we can truly unlock the historical meaning of the work.