Question

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Feature
Several ships are in a battle. One has just fired a cannon shot and has the smoke still present.

Reproduction of The Shot

by Willem van Velde de Jonge

Question
What was the most likely source of inspiration for the artist who created this painting?
(1 point)
Responses

a family tradition
a family tradition

a historical event
a historical event

a personal experience
a personal experience

a prediction of the future

Answer 1

The most likely source of inspiration for the artist who created "The Shot" by Willem van Velde de Jonge is **a historical event**. This painting depicts a naval battle scene, which typically draws inspiration from actual events that took place during the time.