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Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences.Name the above painting and its artist. What was the purpose of equestrian portraits in history?

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Answer: This portrait is by Diego Velazquez called Philip IV on Horseback.

Explanation: Equestrian portraits became common because it was believed that leaders looked especially powerful on top of a large, powerful horse

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