The answer to the question is D
To punish the colonists for their disobedience
Northern Renaissance Art History, Regions, Style and Characteristics. The Northern Renaissance was a time of great intellectual and spiritual awakening. French, German and Netherlandish painters took leadership in the development of a new style of painting while retaining strong Gothic elements within their art-work.
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