Why Did Painters in the Netherlands Begin Producing Smaller-Scale Paintings

question 40

Multiple Choice

Why did painters in the Netherlands begin producing smaller-scale paintings during the sixteenth century?

• A) Canvas was in short supply.
• B) Patrons wanted paintings appropriate for homes.
• C) Church patrons desired less ostentatious artwork.
• D) The smaller size made them easier to transport.

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