In this painting the element that most specifically defines and distinguishes Hebrew practices is the

a) set of Commandments implied in this depiction, but not actually seen.
b) representation of the Ark at center that replicates Solomon’s Temple.
c) pair of menorahs placed at left and right, symbolizing the balance of good and evil in a world sustained through devotion.
d) number 7 depicted by the branches of each candelabra, representing God’s creation of the world in 7 days.


Answer: A

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