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