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A realistic painting of a man on horseback.
Which of following is a true statement about this portrait of Philip IV?
a.
By painting him on horseback, any imperfections were easily minimized.
b.
It was painted by Antoine-Jean Gros.
c.
It was commissioned by the Spanish government to be distributed throughout the Kingdom.
d.
The painting depicts Philip IV as he rides to his people after the bubonic plague spread devastation throughout Europe in 1799.
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
A
B
C
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Equestrian portraits were used to glorify rulers and could minimize or disguise physical imperfections. (It was famously painted by Diego Velázquez in the 17th century, not by Antoine-Jean Gros, and the 1799 plague date is incorrect.)
Equestrian portraits were used to glorify rulers and could minimize or disguise physical imperfections. (It was famously painted by Diego Velázquez in the 17th century, not by Antoine-Jean Gros, and the 1799 plague date is incorrect.)
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