The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp, by Rembrandt - Quiz
  • 1. In what year did Rembrandt paint 'The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp'?
A) 1652
B) 1642
C) 1622
D) 1632
  • 2. Which part of the human body is being dissected in the painting?
A) Heart
B) Arm
C) Brain
D) Leg
  • 3. What is the name of the criminal being dissected?
A) Claes Pietersz
B) Jan de Dood
C) Hendrick Aerts
D) Aris Kindt
  • 4. Which museum currently houses 'The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp'?
A) Rijksmuseum
B) Van Gogh Museum
C) Mauritshuis
D) Louvre
  • 5. Which muscle is specifically being demonstrated in the dissection?
A) Deltoid
B) Biceps
C) Flexor muscles of the fingers
D) Quadriceps
  • 6. What type of event does this painting commemorate?
A) Surgical operation
B) Scientific conference
C) Medical graduation
D) Public anatomy lesson
  • 7. What artistic technique is prominently used to highlight the corpse?
A) Sfumato
B) Impasto
C) Chiaroscuro
D) Pointillism
  • 8. How does Rembrandt create a sense of drama in the composition?
A) Circular composition
B) Flat perspective
C) Diagonal arrangement of figures
D) Symmetrical balance
  • 9. What is the social status of the observers in the painting?
A) Religious leaders
B) University students
C) Amsterdam elite and surgeons
D) Common citizens
  • 10. Which famous anatomist's work is referenced in the painting?
A) Galen
B) William Harvey
C) Andreas Vesalius
D) Leonardo da Vinci
  • 11. What was the punishment given to the criminal before dissection?
A) Beheading
B) Burning
C) Hanging
D) Drowning
  • 12. How does Rembrandt individualize the observers?
A) Varied heights
B) Different colored clothing
C) Distinct facial expressions
D) Unique hats
  • 13. What symbolic meaning does the dissection carry?
A) Wealth display
B) Political power
C) Religious redemption
D) Mortality and scientific progress
  • 14. What is the painting's dimensions in centimeters?
A) 169.5 × 216.5 cm
B) 150 × 180 cm
C) 100 × 120 cm
D) 200 × 250 cm
  • 15. How does the lighting contribute to the painting's mood?
A) Shows outdoor setting
B) Makes scene cheerful
C) Eliminates shadows
D) Creates dramatic focus on corpse
  • 16. Who painted 'The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp'?
A) Van Gogh
B) Vermeer
C) Rembrandt
D) Picasso
  • 17. What type of painting is 'The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp'?
A) Landscape
B) Self-portrait
C) Group portrait
D) Still life
  • 18. How many figures are shown observing the dissection?
A) Six
B) Seven
C) Five
D) Eight
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