Charles I with M. de St Antoine, by Anthony van Dyck
  • 1. Who painted 'Charles I with M. de St Antoine'?
A) Anthony van Dyck
B) Diego Velázquez
C) Peter Paul Rubens
D) Rembrandt van Rijn
  • 2. What monarch is depicted in the painting?
A) Philip IV of Spain
B) James I of England
C) Louis XIV of France
D) Charles I of England
  • 3. Where is the painting currently housed?
A) Royal Collection, Windsor Castle
B) National Gallery, London
C) Louvre Museum
D) Prado Museum
  • 4. What nationality was Anthony van Dyck?
A) Flemish
B) Dutch
C) English
D) French
  • 5. What artistic movement does this painting represent?
A) Rococo
B) Neoclassicism
C) Renaissance
D) Baroque
  • 6. What color is the horse in the painting?
A) Brown
B) Gray
C) White
D) Black
  • 7. What position did van Dyck hold in the English court?
A) Master of Ceremonies
B) Principal Painter
C) Court Jester
D) Royal Architect
  • 8. What is the overall mood conveyed by the painting?
A) Religious devotion
B) Regal authority and control
C) Chaotic movement
D) Peaceful tranquility
  • 9. How does the composition guide the viewer's eye?
A) Toward the background landscape
B) Toward M. de St Antoine
C) In a circular motion around the painting
D) Toward Charles I as the focal point
  • 10. How does the painting reflect Charles I's self-image?
A) As a common man
B) As a religious reformer
C) As a divinely appointed monarch
D) As a military failure
  • 11. How does van Dyck handle the textures in the painting?
A) Rough, impasto technique
B) Rich variation in fabrics and surfaces
C) Flat, uniform textures
D) Monochrome treatment
  • 12. How does the color scheme contribute to the painting's effect?
A) Dull colors show humility
B) Rich, royal colors emphasize status
C) Monochromatic for simplicity
D) Bright colors create chaos
  • 13. What was van Dyck's impact on English portraiture?
A) Established aristocratic portrait style
B) Introduced landscape backgrounds
C) Had little influence
D) Popularized miniature portraits
  • 14. Approximately when was the painting created?
A) 1633
B) 1702
C) 1651
D) 1588
  • 15. What is Charles I shown riding in the painting?
A) A donkey
B) A horse
C) A chariot
D) A carriage
  • 16. Which other artist was van Dyck a student of?
A) Titian
B) Peter Paul Rubens
C) Vermeer
D) Caravaggio
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