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