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RadTimeWizard t1_j6me6t9 wrote

A1: The artist's fear of idolatry if he depicts her too realistically...?

A2: The artist's desire to please his patron by painting his subject as beautifully as possible.

A3: The artist's desire not to paint his subject too beautifully, lest he rouse the financial and/or murderous ire of his patron.

A4: (not likely) His inspiration as an artist.

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