Which of the following would explain the artist's decision to depict an exemplar moral and political virtue in Yan Liben's The Thirteen Emperors ?

A) The Daoist ideal of retreat from society to attain wisdom in nature
B) The system of laws and belief set forth by the Chinese first emperor
C) The ideal of good government as seen in Gandharan India
D) The Confucian ideal of learning from the past to create an ordered society

Yan Liben

a prominent Chinese painter and government official of the Tang Dynasty, renowned for his portraits, particularly of historical figures and court members.

Exemplar Virtue

An individual or character that embodies ideals and moral qualities that are admired or sought after, serving as a model for ethical behavior.

Thirteen Emperors

A series of portraits by the Chinese painter Yan Liben, depicting thirteen Chinese emperors from various dynasties, showcasing the imperial lineage and Confucian ideals of governance.