Now that you’ve had a chance to explore the evidence, write a short essay (four to five paragraphs) on the following topic:

Create a fictional letter written by a Renaissance patron giving instructions to an artist about a new work. Be sure to consider the motives that might have inspired your patron to commission a work of art. What was the occasion for the commission? In what ways does the proposed work reflect both the present position and future aspirations of your author?

You may find it helpful to review the section “Renaissance Culture” in Chapter 15 of your textbook before you begin.