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