What quality of painted crucifixes, such as the one attributed to Coppo di Marcovaldo , would make them popular in churches of the Italian mendicants?
A) the painting style in the "Greek manner"
B) they encouraged an emotional and empathetic response among viewers
C) their iconic format
D) the stylized representation of Christ's body

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Painted crucifixes that encouraged an emotional and empathetic response among viewers would be popular in churches of the Italian mendicants, as these religious orders emphasized a personal and emotional connection with Christ and his suffering.

What Quality of Painted Crucifixes, Such as the One Attributed