How does the subject of this painting differ from the art being produced during the middle ages? question 8 options: the painting illustrates how renaissance art began capturing religious themes in an effort to help spread the word of god. the painting is of a wealthy italian family. middle ages art focused on religion. the painting only shows men. during the middle ages, both men and women were painted. during the renaissance artists began using color to illustrate depth through shading. middle ages are was very two dimensional.