Question

In his Deposition, Van der Weyden gives his figures great emotional intensity combined with great attention to detail. These allow the viewer _____.

A- to empathize with the figures in the scene.
B- to judge and critique the figures in the scene.
C- to feel at a great distance from the scene.

Answer 1

A). To empathize with the figures in the scene.

Step-by-step explanation:

Van der Weyden, in his 'Deposition' provides a blend of prominent emotional as well as attention to his figures in great detail which would assist the readers or viewers to 'empathize with the figures in the scene.' The emotional details would help them to associate themselves to the content and able to empathize with the situation of the character. This ends up to evoke the desired(as intended by the author) emotional response. Therefore, option A is the correct answer.