Answer:
D. The proportions are accurate and realistic.
Explanation:
This portrait was made by artist Sir Anthony van Dyck, and is caller "Queen Henrietta Maria with Sir Jeffrey Hudson. The painting is from 1633, and it depicts Queen Henrietta Maria at age 24. She was known for her strong influence on court fashion and protocol, and introduced continental fashions to England. Van Dyck painted her dressed for the hunt in a brilliant blue satin riding costume, and a delicate lace collar rather than the stiff and formal Elizabethan ruff widely in use at the time. This clothing clearly depicts the historical period of the painting, so option A is incorrect.
The presence of 14 year old SIr Jeffrey Hudson and Pug the monkey symbolized the queen´s love for entertainment, Hudson became one of the Queen´s trusted advisors, and even joined her in exile in France in the early years of the English Civil Wars, therefore we can say that there was a strong connection between the two, represented by the Queen extending her hand to him and the monkey, thus option B is incorrect as well.
The portrait shows Queen Henrietta as a tall woman with an oval face, pointed chin and long nose, however, the queen was reportedly petite, with a round head and delicate features. Van Dyck greatly idealized her in the portrait, therefore the proportions are not entirely accurate and realistic. So, option D. is the correct option.
Van Dyck was the leading court painter in England after his success in Netherlands and Italy, and his works were highly acclaimed. from this picture and his other works we can see that great skill is involved in them, therefore option C. is incorrect.
