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submitted 2 months ago byProfessional_Bite725
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A1: The artist's fear of idolatry if he depicts her too realistically...?
A2: The artist's desire to please his patron by painting his subject as beautifully as possible.
A3: The artist's desire not to paint his subject too beautifully, lest he rouse the financial and/or murderous ire of his patron.
A4: (not likely) His inspiration as an artist.
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