Hunting on the Lagoon (recto); Letter Rack (verso)

Question

by Vittore Carpaccio

Digital image courtesy of the Getty’s Open Content Program
Question
The artist created the illusion of symmetrical balance by
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Responses

placing boats on both sides of the image.
placing boats on both sides of the image.

creating a horizon line across the back of the image.
creating a horizon line across the back of the image.

using a repeated pattern in the water.
using a repeated pattern in the water.

emphasizing the individuals on the boats.

Answer 1

The artist created the illusion of symmetrical balance by placing boats on both sides of the image. This arrangement creates visual weight that balances the composition.