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