Which is true of Rembrandt van Rijn's painting popularly known asThe Night Watch?
A. Its original context, in the merchant-run republic of the Netherlands, helps explain Rembrandt's choice of subject matter.
B. It demonstrates the importance of the king in shaping artistic practice.
C. It is usually viewed in terms of relational aesthetics.
D. Its subtext is a critique of the religious practice of the time known as the cult of saints.
Answer: A
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