Three Musicians, by Diego Velázquez - Test
  • 1. Who painted 'Three Musicians'?
A) El Greco
B) Francisco Goya
C) Diego Velázquez
D) Pablo Picasso
  • 2. In which century was 'Three Musicians' painted?
A) 17th century
B) 16th century
C) 19th century
D) 18th century
  • 3. What artistic period does 'Three Musicians' belong to?
A) Impressionism
B) Romanticism
C) Renaissance
D) Baroque
  • 4. What type of painting is 'Three Musicians'?
A) Genre painting
B) Portrait
C) Landscape
D) Still life
  • 5. What instrument is played by the central figure?
A) Lute
B) Flute
C) Guitar
D) Violin
  • 6. Which Spanish king was Velázquez's patron when he painted 'Three Musicians'?
A) Alfonso XIII
B) Ferdinand VII
C) Charles V
D) Philip IV
  • 7. What technique is notable in Velázquez's handling of light in 'Three Musicians'?
A) Pointillism
B) Sfumato
C) Chiaroscuro
D) Impasto
  • 8. Which other famous painting by Velázquez features dwarves and court jesters?
A) Christ in the House of Martha and Mary
B) The Surrender of Breda
C) The Waterseller of Seville
D) Las Meninas
  • 9. What is the dominant color palette in 'Three Musicians'?
A) Monochrome
B) Bright primary colors
C) Earthy tones
D) Pastel shades
  • 10. What is unique about Velázquez's brushwork in this painting?
A) Highly detailed
B) Loose and expressive
C) Geometric
D) Minimalist
  • 11. What does the painting celebrate?
A) A royal wedding
B) A military victory
C) A religious festival
D) The power of wine and music
  • 12. What is the primary medium of 'Three Musicians'?
A) Fresco
B) Oil on canvas
C) Watercolor on paper
D) Tempera on wood
  • 13. Which country was Velázquez from?
A) Spain
B) France
C) Netherlands
D) Italy
  • 14. What type of lighting is characteristic of Velázquez's work?
A) Back lighting
B) Tenebrism
C) Artificial lighting
D) Flat lighting
  • 15. What position did Velázquez hold at the Spanish court?
A) Royal architect
B) Court painter
C) Court jester
D) Royal musician
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