The Fiancée of Belus, by Henri-Paul Motte
  • 1. Who painted 'The Fiancée of Belus'?
A) Jacques-Louis David
B) Eugène Delacroix
C) Henri-Paul Motte
D) Jean-Léon Gérôme
  • 2. What historical period does 'The Fiancée of Belus' depict?
A) Ancient Egyptian
B) Ancient Babylonian
C) Medieval European
D) Ancient Greek
  • 3. Which ancient empire is central to the painting's subject?
A) Babylonian
B) Persian
C) Roman
D) Assyrian
  • 4. In what century was 'The Fiancée of Belus' painted?
A) 20th century
B) 17th century
C) 19th century
D) 18th century
  • 5. What medium did Motte primarily use for 'The Fiancée of Belus'?
A) Tempera
B) Watercolor
C) Fresco
D) Oil on canvas
  • 6. Which famous historical site is associated with the painting's subject?
A) Rome
B) Athens
C) Memphis
D) Babylon
  • 7. What type of scene does the painting depict?
A) A domestic scene
B) A battle scene
C) A landscape
D) A ceremonial ritual
  • 8. Which river civilization is featured in the painting?
A) Mesopotamian
B) Indus Valley
C) Nile Valley
D) Yellow River
  • 9. Which French institution likely exhibited this painting?
A) Versailles Palace
B) French Academy
C) Paris Salon
D) Louvre Museum
  • 10. What is the gender of the central figure in the painting?
A) Female
B) Male
C) Both male and female
D) Unclear
  • 11. Which ancient writing system would be contemporary to this scene?
A) Cuneiform
B) Greek alphabet
C) Latin alphabet
D) Hieroglyphics
  • 12. What natural material was commonly used in Babylonian architecture?
A) Granite
B) Mud brick
C) Limestone
D) Marble
  • 13. Which other artist was known for similar historical paintings?
A) Claude Monet
B) Vincent van Gogh
C) Paul Cézanne
D) Jean-Léon Gérôme
  • 14. Which ancient law code comes from this civilization?
A) Draconian Constitution
B) Justinian Code
C) Code of Hammurabi
D) Twelve Tables
  • 15. What was Henri-Paul Motte's nationality?
A) Spanish
B) Italian
C) French
D) German
  • 16. What is the dominant color palette in the painting?
A) Warm earth tones
B) Monochromatic
C) Cool blues and grays
D) Pastel colors
  • 17. What year was Henri-Paul Motte born?
A) 1801
B) 1846
C) 1865
D) 1820
  • 18. What is the current location of 'The Fiancée of Belus'?
A) Private collection
B) Metropolitan Museum
C) British Museum
D) Louvre Museum
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