If vraisemblance is merely instrumental, skilled falsehood that arouses stronger sentiment would be aesthetically superior to truthful representation, which contradicts artistic judgment.

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Instrumental(philosophy of law): Serving as a tool or means to achieve something else, rather than being valuable in itself.
Sentiment(in ethics): A feeling or emotional reaction you have about something, like feeling disgusted by cruelty or warmth toward kindness.
aesthetic/aesthetically superior(as used in philosophy of art): Better or more impressive from the perspective of beauty, art, or what creates a powerful experience for someone looking at or experiencing something.
artistic judgment(as used in philosophy of art): The ability to evaluate and appreciate art based on standards of what makes art good, meaningful, or valuable—not just whether it's factually accurate.
vraisemblance(Du Bos's aesthetics; valued as a means of arousing emotions similar to those aroused by the real objects imitated)

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