Daniel in the Lions' Den, by Peter Paul Rubens
  • 1. Who painted 'Daniel in the Lions' Den'?
A) Peter Paul Rubens
B) Caravaggio
C) Titian
D) Rembrandt
  • 2. Which biblical book tells the story depicted in this painting?
A) Daniel
B) Psalms
C) Exodus
D) Genesis
  • 3. What is Daniel's profession in the biblical story?
A) King
B) Shepherd
C) Fisherman
D) Prophet
  • 4. Which king ordered Daniel into the lions' den?
A) Darius
B) Herod
C) Solomon
D) Nebuchadnezzar
  • 5. What artistic movement is Rubens associated with?
A) Renaissance
B) Impressionism
C) Romanticism
D) Baroque
  • 6. How did Daniel survive the lions' den?
A) He fought them off
B) The lions were not hungry
C) God sent an angel to shut the lions' mouths
D) The king rescued him
  • 7. What is the primary medium of Rubens' 'Daniel in the Lions' Den'?
A) Fresco
B) Tempera
C) Oil on canvas
D) Watercolor
  • 8. How does Rubens use light in this painting?
A) Flat, even lighting
B) Dramatic chiaroscuro
C) Only natural sunlight
D) No light source
  • 9. What happens to Daniel's accusers after his survival?
A) They flee the kingdom
B) They become his followers
C) They are thrown to the lions
D) They are forgiven
  • 10. What is notable about Rubens' depiction of Daniel's anatomy?
A) Childlike proportions
B) Thin and weak
C) Old and wrinkled
D) Muscular and idealized
  • 11. How does Rubens create a sense of depth in the painting?
A) Overlapping figures and diagonal composition
B) Abstract patterns
C) Flat perspective
D) Single plane composition
  • 12. What was the original purpose of this painting?
A) Church altar piece
B) Private devotional work
C) Royal portrait
D) Public exhibition
  • 13. How long was Daniel in the lions' den?
A) Forty days
B) One week
C) Three days
D) One night
  • 14. What was unique about Rubens' career?
A) Only painted landscapes
B) Diplomat and painter
C) Worked only in black and white
D) Never signed his work
  • 15. How does Rubens depict the lions in the painting?
A) As attacking Daniel
B) As sleeping peacefully
C) As powerful but calm
D) As running away
  • 16. What is Daniel's posture in Rubens' depiction?
A) Standing defiantly
B) Kneeling in prayer
C) Sitting casually
D) Lying down sleeping
  • 17. What architectural element frames the scene?
A) Stone archway
B) Iron gate
C) Temple columns
D) Wooden door
  • 18. How does Rubens create depth in the painting?
A) Geometric abstraction
B) Collage elements
C) Flat patterning
D) Atmospheric perspective
  • 19. What was Rubens' nationality?
A) French
B) Dutch
C) Flemish
D) Italian
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