How does Rogier van der Weyden's use of space heighten the emotional impact of his Deposition altarpiece (Fig. 19-13)?

A. The use of deep illusionistic space makes the scene seem more realistic.
B. The full-sized figures seem to press forward into the viewer's space.
C. He used multiple perspectives so viewers could see all the figures.
D. His use of atmospheric perspective draws the viewer into the image.


Answer: B

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