In A Goldsmith in His Shop by Petrus Christus,the belt curling across the counter may symbolize the __________.
A)success of the couple's business
B)upcoming marriage of the couple
C)wealth and skill of the goldsmith
D)vocation of the shop owner

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The belt curling across the counter in "A Goldsmith in His Shop" by Petrus Christus is often interpreted as a symbol of the upcoming marriage of the couple, reflecting the painting's themes of betrothal and the societal customs surrounding marriage during the time period it was created.

In a Goldsmith in His Shop by Petrus Christus,the Belt