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