The statue of Menkaure with a Queen most notably exhibits which of the following traits, typical of portraits of rulers in the Old Kingdom?
A. The figure is portrayed realistically to commemorate his individual features.
B. The figure is idealized to emphasize his connection to divinity.
C. The figure is sculpted in black stone to stress his connection to the Nile and rebirth.
D. The figure is portrayed with a partner as a sign that no man exists in isolation.
Answer: B
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