Why would the painting above be considered baroque?
a. the dresses of the woman and child are extremely ornate and fancy.
b. emotion is present in the face of the mother and there is a strong contrast between the figures in
the foreground and the dark background,
c. the details of rich patterns and fabrics create emotion in the image.
d the painting was done by an extremely famous baroque artist.

b. Emotion is present in the face of the mother and there is a strong contrast between the figures in the foreground and the dark background.

Explanation:

The painting that you are studying is not included in the question. However, we can look, in general terms, at the characteristics of Baroque painting.

The Baroque movement began in Italy in the 17th century, and it was characterized by its intense dramatism. Baroque painters employed rich colors, as well as intense combinations of light and shadow.

Based on this information, the most likely answer would be B, as it mentions both the emotion in the face of the mother and the contrasts between various figures due to the use of light.

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