Saint John the Baptist, by Leonardo da Vinci - Quiz
  • 1. What medium did Leonardo da Vinci use to create Saint John the Baptist?
A) Oil on wood
B) Fresco
C) Tempera on canvas
D) Marble sculpture
  • 2. In which century was Saint John the Baptist painted?
A) 15th century
B) 16th century
C) 17th century
D) 14th century
  • 3. What is Saint John the Baptist holding in his right hand?
A) A scroll
B) A lamb
C) A sword
D) A cross
  • 4. What is Saint John pointing toward with his left hand?
A) Heaven
B) The viewer
C) The ground
D) The cross
  • 5. What technique is notable in the painting's execution?
A) Impasto
B) Sfumato
C) Pointillism
D) Grisaille
  • 6. What animal skin is Saint John traditionally depicted wearing?
A) Lion skin
B) Deerskin
C) Sheepskin
D) Camel hair
  • 7. How does Saint John's smile compare to other Leonardo works?
A) Completely unique
B) Similar to Mona Lisa's smile
C) No smile present
D) Frowning expression
  • 8. Which artistic period does this painting belong to?
A) Mannerism
B) High Renaissance
C) Baroque
D) Gothic
  • 9. What is the subject's gaze directed toward?
A) The cross
B) The ground
C) The viewer
D) The sky
  • 10. What is the overall mood of the painting?
A) Mysterious and enigmatic
B) Sad and mournful
C) Joyful and celebratory
D) Violent and dramatic
  • 11. Which French king originally acquired the painting?
A) Charles V
B) Louis XIV
C) Francis I
D) Napoleon
  • 12. What is the symbolic meaning of Saint John's gesture?
A) Warning of danger
B) Pointing to spiritual salvation
C) Blessing the viewer
D) Calling for attention
  • 13. What was Leonardo's primary residence when he painted this work?
A) Milan
B) Rome
C) Florence
D) France
  • 14. What is the painting's French title?
A) Saint Jean le Précurseur
B) Saint Jean-Baptiste
C) Le Baptiste Sacré
D) Jean le Saint
  • 15. How many known versions of this composition exist?
A) One
B) Five
C) Seven
D) Three
  • 16. What makes this depiction of Saint John unconventional?
A) Aged appearance
B) Sensual and mysterious quality
C) Military attire
D) Multiple figures
  • 17. How is Saint John traditionally depicted that differs from Leonardo's portrayal?
A) As a royal prince
B) As a warrior saint
C) As an elderly scholar
D) As an ascetic in the wilderness
  • 18. What is the size of the painting?
A) 50 × 40 cm
B) 69 × 57 cm
C) 200 × 150 cm
D) 120 × 80 cm
  • 19. What is notable about Saint John's appearance?
A) Androgynous features
B) Military armor
C) Royal crown
D) Bishop's mitre
  • 20. How does the lighting affect the figure?
A) Uses multiple light sources
B) Creates dramatic chiaroscuro
C) Creates flat, even lighting
D) Fully illuminates the figure
  • 21. What was unusual about the painting's creation period?
A) Commissioned by the Church
B) His first major work
C) Created late in Leonardo's career
D) Painted while in Milan
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