The Annunciation, featured in the central panel of the Mérode Altarpiece, contains symbols that include

a finials shaped as dogs, which are symbolic of fidelity and domesticity; lions, which are symbolic of Jesus and his Resurrection; a snuffed candle, symbolic of "old faith"; and lilies, which symbolize Mary's purity.
b. lions, which are symbolic of Jesus and his Resurrection; roses, the flower of Mary; and fruit, which symbolizes abundance.
c. a snuffed candle, which is symbolic of "old faith"; roses, the flower of Mary; and fruit, which is symbolic of abundance.
d. the open window, symbolizing freedom; a snuffed candle, symbolic of "old faith"; roses, the flower of Mary; and an open tent, symbolizing the welcoming a new age.


Answer: a

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