In the Venetian Painting of St

question 4

Multiple Choice

In the Venetian painting of St.George in Jerusalem (Source 12.4) ,what does the large turban at the foot of the steps symbolize?

• A) The last Crusade
• B) The capture of Constantinople
• C) The triumph of paganism
• D) A rejection of Islam

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