I eliminated the correct answer choice (D) because of the quantifier "many," as the passage never asserts the non-existence of opposition to the monarchy during the baroque era.
Rather, line 5: "This larger view was held by the late Spanish historian Jose Antonio Maravall, whose writings trace aspects of the modern world - especially the PRINCIPLE OF INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY IN OPPOSITION TO THE STATE'S POWER - back to the baroque era as it UNFOLDED in Spain."
Also, Line 11: "Maravall argues that the baroque period was characterized by 'monarchical absolutism': monarchs, having suppressed the worst excesses of aristocratic disorder, could now ally themselves with their nobilities to defend traditional order and values in societies UNSETTLED BY THE RENAISSANCE'S LIBERATING FORCES OF CRITICISM AND OPPOSITION. These forces appeared ESPECIALLY THREATENING, because deteriorating economic conditions heightened conflict among different elements of society."
Therefore, I felt that a few works of art expressing opposition to the monarchy is perfectly consistent with the backdrop during the baroque era. Thanks!