Question

Who commissioned most of the artwork in Italy during the 16th Century?
a.
political parties
b.
wealthy families
c.
the papacy
d.
scholars



Please select the best answer from the choices provided


A
B
C
D

Answer 1

The best answer is **C. the papacy**. During the 16th century, the papacy was a major patron of the arts in Italy, commissioning many significant works from artists such as Michelangelo, Raphael, and Leonardo da Vinci.