Adoration of the Shepherds, by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo - Test
  • 1. Who painted 'Adoration of the Shepherds'?
A) Francisco de Goya
B) Bartolomé Esteban Murillo
C) El Greco
D) Diego Velázquez
  • 2. In which century was Murillo's 'Adoration of the Shepherds' created?
A) 17th century
B) 15th century
C) 16th century
D) 18th century
  • 3. What artistic movement is Murillo associated with?
A) Baroque
B) Impressionism
C) Renaissance
D) Romanticism
  • 4. Which country was Murillo from?
A) Netherlands
B) Spain
C) Italy
D) France
  • 5. What city was Murillo primarily active in?
A) Seville
B) Madrid
C) Rome
D) Barcelona
  • 6. Which animals are commonly included in depictions of the Nativity scene?
A) Eagles and hawks
B) Dolphins and whales
C) Ox and donkey
D) Lions and tigers
  • 7. How does Murillo typically portray the shepherds?
A) As wealthy merchants
B) As humble, common people
C) As Roman soldiers
D) As royal officials
  • 8. What was Murillo's primary medium?
A) Digital art
B) Watercolor
C) Oil on canvas
D) Fresco
  • 9. What other subject matter did Murillo frequently paint?
A) Landscape scenes
B) Military battles
C) Street children and beggars
D) Mythological gods
  • 10. How does Murillo typically depict the faces of his religious figures?
A) Photorealistic
B) Grotesque and distorted
C) Abstract and geometric
D) Idealized and serene
  • 11. Which element creates unity in Murillo's compositions?
A) Text elements
B) Bold outlines
C) Harmonious color palette
D) Geometric patterns
  • 12. What emotion does Murillo's Adoration typically evoke?
A) Confusion and mystery
B) Anger and frustration
C) Fear and awe
D) Tender devotion
  • 13. Which gospel describes the Adoration of the Shepherds?
A) John
B) Luke
C) Matthew
D) Mark
  • 14. Which technique did Murillo master for creating soft transitions?
A) Sfumato
B) Cubism
C) Pointillism
D) Impasto
  • 15. What do the shepherds bring to Jesus?
A) Written scrolls
B) Gold and jewels
C) Their adoration and simple gifts
D) Military protection
  • 16. What aspect of Murillo's style influenced later artists?
A) Abstract forms
B) Sentimental religious devotion
C) Political commentary
D) Scientific accuracy
  • 17. What was Murillo's reputation during his lifetime?
A) Controversial and rejected
B) Unknown and obscure
C) Highly successful and popular
D) Only famous after death
  • 18. What time of day is often depicted in 'Adoration of the Shepherds'?
A) Dawn
B) Midday
C) Night
D) Sunset
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