If an artist of the 15th century depicted a woman in a close-fitting gown, and over this a sideless surcote with a stiffened panel in front that was decorated with a row of brooches, a contemporary viewer would know at once that
A. the woman was an imaginary person
B. the woman was a French queen or princess
C. the woman was from Italy
D. the woman was a widow
E. the woman was on a pilgrimage