
Velásquez was the court painter for Philip IV. He accompanied the king to Fraga during the Aragonese campaign. While there he painted Philip's portrait, it is known as the Fraga Philip. Due to the dynastic inbreeding in the Hapsburg line, Philip inherited the Hapsburg jaw. How did Velásquez compensate for this "jaw" in the Fraga portrait?
A) He painted a heavy beard on the king's face.
B) He used a large brimmed hat to shade the king's face.
C) He focused attention of the cloak and baldric worn by the king by making them shimmer.
D) He focused on the mustache of the king.
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