Which artists intentionally used their work to shape the public's view of prominent figures?
A) Gentileschi and Caravaggio
B) Vigée-Lebrun and David
C) Van Ruisdael and Leyster
D) Borromini and Poussin
E) Fragonard and Watteau

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Vigée-Lebrun and David intentionally used their artwork to shape the public's view of prominent figures. Vigée-Lebrun painted portraits of Marie Antoinette that enhanced her image as a fashionable and gracious queen, while David's paintings of Napoleon Bonaparte portrayed him as a heroic and powerful leader.

Which Artists Intentionally Used Their Work to Shape the Public's