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