Asked by marie

What did the color blue symbolize in Flemish painting?
a.
the blood of Christ
b.
the Last Judgment
c.
the Holy Spirit
d.
Christ’s royal heritage

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d. Christ’s royal heritage

In Flemish (and wider medieval/Renaissance) iconography, blue—especially costly ultramarine—signified heavenly/royal status and was used to mark the Virgin and the royal/divine nature of Christ.