The term Rubenesque refers to the way that Peter Paul Rubens ________.

a. created a dramatic tension of lights and darks
b. used bright cheery colors in his art
c. portrayed the natural glory of pudgy women
d. painted his religious scenes
e. pursued his commissions

c. portrayed the natural glory of pudgy women

a. Incorrect. Rubenesque does not refer to a dramatic tension of lights and darks.
b. Incorrect. Rubenesque does not refer to bright cheery colors in his art.
c. Correct. The term Rubenesque refers to the way Rubens portrayed the natural glory of pudgy and rotund women.
d. Incorrect. Rubenesque does not refer to his religious scenes.
e. Incorrect. Rubenesque does not refer to his pursuit of commissions.

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