The Nobility and Suffering of the Figures of the Crucifixion

question 6

Multiple Choice

The nobility and suffering of the figures of the Crucifixion were meant to

• A) provoke fear in travelers and pilgrims.
• B) move monks and visitors to meditation.
• C) express knowledge of Greek artistic tradition.
• D) emphasize the power of the royal patron.

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