Vertumnus, by Giuseppe Arcimboldo
  • 1. Who painted 'Vertumnus'?
A) Michelangelo
B) Giuseppe Arcimboldo
C) Leonardo da Vinci
D) Caravaggio
  • 2. What type of artwork is 'Vertumnus'?
A) Landscape
B) Historical painting
C) Still life
D) Portrait
  • 3. Which emperor is depicted in 'Vertumnus'?
A) Rudolf II
B) Maximilian II
C) Ferdinand I
D) Charles V
  • 4. What is Vertumnus in Roman mythology?
A) God of the sea
B) God of the underworld
C) God of war
D) God of seasons and change
  • 5. What unusual technique did Arcimboldo use in 'Vertumnus'?
A) Oil glazing
B) Composed of fruits and vegetables
C) Pointillism
D) Fresco painting
  • 6. From which country was Arcimboldo?
A) Italy
B) Germany
C) France
D) Spain
  • 7. During which century was 'Vertumnus' painted?
A) 15th century
B) 16th century
C) 17th century
D) 14th century
  • 8. Where is 'Vertumnus' currently located?
A) Skokloster Castle, Sweden
B) Uffizi Gallery, Florence
C) Prado Museum, Madrid
D) Louvre Museum, Paris
  • 9. What forms the emperor's lips in the painting?
A) Apples
B) Cherries
C) Grapes
D) Plums
  • 10. What vegetable forms the emperor's nose?
A) Carrot
B) Potato
C) Pear
D) Cucumber
  • 11. What was Arcimboldo's profession at the Habsburg court?
A) Court musician
B) Court poet
C) Court architect
D) Court painter
  • 12. What type of art was Arcimboldo also known for creating?
A) Battle scenes
B) Religious icons
C) Portrait miniatures
D) Grotesque portraits
  • 13. What type of fruits are prominently featured in the portrait's cheek?
A) Grapes
B) Apples
C) Pears
D) Oranges
  • 14. What type of grain appears in the painting?
A) Rice
B) Corn
C) Barley
D) Wheat
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