Joseph, Mary, and baby Jesus are depicted traveling through a lush landscape. Joseph, Mary, and Jesus each have a golden halo around their head, and their clothing is trimmed in gold. Soft blue, green, and yellow colors are used for the background scene and other figures.
Book of Hours
by Jean Pichore
The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore
Question
What idea did the halos on the heads of Pichore’s main subjects emphasize?
(1 point)
Responses
plentiful wisdom
plentiful wisdom
exceptional power
exceptional power
divine connection
divine connection
extraordinary creativity