Question

The painting below, The Adoration of the Magi, was painted by Peter Paul Rubens in the early 17th century. Use this painting to answer the following question:





What does this painting demonstrate about the Catholic Church's role in the Enlightenment?


a. Much of Enlightenment artwork satirized the Church's old-fashioned ideals.
b. The Church lost much of its power as religious freedom began to spread through Europe.
c. The Church hoped to maintain influence by supporting Baroque art with religious themes.
d. Religious themes were being replaced by ideas stemming