Ginevra de' Benci, by Leonardo da Vinci - Quiz
  • 1. Who painted the portrait 'Ginevra de' Benci'?
A) Raphael
B) Michelangelo
C) Titian
D) Leonardo da Vinci
  • 2. In which century was 'Ginevra de' Benci' painted?
A) 16th century
B) 15th century
C) 14th century
D) 17th century
  • 3. What medium was used for 'Ginevra de' Benci'?
A) Fresco
B) Tempera on canvas
C) Oil on panel
D) Watercolor on paper
  • 4. What is written on the reverse side of the painting?
A) A religious prayer
B) The artist's signature
C) A Latin motto and juniper sprig
D) A family crest
  • 5. What does the Latin motto 'Virtutem Forma Decorat' mean?
A) Art imitates life
B) Love conquers all
C) Time reveals truth
D) Beauty adorns virtue
  • 6. What artistic technique did Leonardo use for the landscape?
A) Chiaroscuro
B) Pointillism
C) Sfumato
D) Impasto
  • 7. What was the likely occasion for commissioning this portrait?
A) Her marriage
B) Her coronation
C) Her birthday
D) Her graduation
  • 8. What is unique about this painting in Leonardo's oeuvre?
A) It's his first painting
B) It's his largest work
C) It's his only religious work
D) It's his only painting in Americas
  • 9. How does Leonardo create depth in the landscape?
A) Geometric patterns
B) Bright colors
C) Atmospheric perspective
D) Linear perspective only
  • 10. What was Ginevra de' Benci known for besides her beauty?
A) Her political influence
B) Her poetry and intellect
C) Her musical talent
D) Her charitable works
  • 11. What technical innovation did Leonardo use in this painting?
A) Acrylic paints
B) Oil paint glazing techniques
C) Collage elements
D) Digital enhancement
  • 12. Which Renaissance city was Ginevra de' Benci from?
A) Milan
B) Florence
C) Rome
D) Venice
  • 13. What year did the National Gallery of Art acquire the painting?
A) 1975
B) 1982
C) 1967
D) 1950
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