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The Stonemason's Yard, by Canaletto - Quiz
  • 1. Who painted 'The Stonemason's Yard'?
A) Vermeer
B) Rembrandt
C) Canaletto
D) Caravaggio
  • 2. In which city is 'The Stonemason's Yard' set?
A) Rome
B) Florence
C) Venice
D) Paris
  • 3. Which museum currently houses 'The Stonemason's Yard'?
A) The National Gallery, London
B) The Prado, Madrid
C) The Uffizi, Florence
D) The Louvre, Paris
  • 4. What distinguishes 'The Stonemason's Yard' from many of Canaletto's other famous works?
A) It focuses on everyday labor rather than grand ceremonies
B) It features mythological figures
C) It is an interior view
D) It is a night scene
  • 5. Which artistic element is notable in Canaletto's depiction of light in this painting?
A) Candlelit interior
B) Northern mist
C) Stormy weather
D) Bright, clear sunlight
  • 6. What was Canaletto's real name?
A) Giovanni Antonio Canal
B) Carlo Goldoni
C) Giovanni Bellini
D) Antonio Vivaldi
  • 7. Who were the primary patrons that made Canaletto famous?
A) The French monarchy
B) The Catholic Church
C) Dutch merchants
D) British aristocrats on the Grand Tour
  • 8. How does the composition guide the viewer's eye through the scene?
A) Focused only on the center
B) In a circular motion
C) From foreground workers to background church
D) Exclusively horizontal
  • 9. What happened to the Church of Santa Maria della Carità featured in the painting?
A) It remains unchanged
B) It was moved stone by stone
C) It was destroyed by fire
D) It now houses the Gallerie dell'Accademia
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