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