How did Rubens portray Marie de Medici in the series of portraits she commissioned? a. he represented her as a powerful Greek goddess in well-known myths. b. he depicted scenes from her life as a continuous triumph overseen by classical gods and goddesses. c. he emphasized her religious convictions by showing her praying and performing good deeds. d. he depicted her as a powerful presence who physically dominates each composition.

b. he depicted scenes from her life as a continuous triumph overseen by classical gods and goddesses.

Explanation:

After negotiating the terms of the contract in early 1622, the project was to be completed within two years, coinciding with the marriage of Marie's daughter, Henrietta Maria. Twenty-one of the paintings depict Marie's own struggles and triumphs in life. The remaining three are portraits of herself and her parents.

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