Which group suffered the greatest loss of authority as absolute monarchy took hold in the West beginning in the 17th century?

Compare and contrast Lucas Cranach's Nymph of the Spring and Titian's "Venus" of Urbino

What will be an ideal response?

The first major hit for the Rolling Stones (and one that they wrote themselves):

a. "Under My Thumb" b. "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" c. "Jumping Jack Flash" d. "Ruby Tuesda