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In Johannes Vermeer's The Allegory of Painting, what represents

history?
O The trumpet
O The model
O The map
O The chandelier

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Answer:

The Chandelier

Step-by-step explanation:

Vermeer, by placing the Muse of history at the center of his allegory, emphasized the importance of history to the visual artist. 2) The double headed eagle: This eagle is the symbol of the Austrian Habsburg dynasty and former rulers of Holland, and it adorns the central golden chandelier.

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