Francis I by Jean Clouet Presents a Worldly Prince in an Elaborate

question 27

Multiple Choice

Francis I by Jean Clouet presents a worldly prince in an elaborate costume of silk and brocade and wearing a gold chain with the medallion of the Order of St. Michael. Which of the following suggests the purpose of this portrait?

• A) It was an attempt to overshadow Henry VIII
• B) It was used as an enticement to find a wife for Francis
• C) It was an attempt to glorify Francis I
• D) It was an attempt to overshadow Charles V

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Definitions:

Contradictory Promotions

Marketing strategies or campaigns that present inconsistent or conflicting messages, often leading to consumer confusion or disbelief.

Cognitive

Pertains to the mental processes involved in acquiring knowledge and comprehension, including thinking, knowing, remembering, judging, and problem-solving.

Humanism

An intellectual movement originating in the Renaissance that emphasized the value and agency of human beings, individually and collectively.

Psychoanalytic

Pertaining to a method of therapy and theory of personality developed by Freud, focusing on unconscious motives.