This analysis might best be done with another viewer because two people explaining a painting to each other can make more progress than one working alone. Pause for a moment and look closely at the parts of the painting. The nude figure in the middle strongly marks the painting's center. Look at balancing elements, lines, shapes, etc. Look closely at what each of the figures is doing.

Let's begin with two questions.

• Who is the most important figure in the painting? (This may be obvious, but let's begin here.)
• What are the reasons for your answer?

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