Virgin of Jeanne d'Evreux
a. How does this work express the Gothic style?
b. How does the artist conform to that style?
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a. The elegant swaying posture and heavy folds of her garments express the Gothic style.
b. This work reflects the new prominence of the Madonna as a popular theme during this period. The artist has presented her as an elegant and graceful mother of God as well as the Queen of Heaven.
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