Equestrian Portrait of Charles I, by Anthony van Dyck
  • 1. Who painted the Equestrian Portrait of Charles I?
A) Rembrandt
B) Diego Velázquez
C) Anthony van Dyck
D) Peter Paul Rubens
  • 2. Approximately when was this portrait painted?
A) 1610-1611
B) 1637-1638
C) 1650-1651
D) 1620-1621
  • 3. Where is the original painting currently housed?
A) Uffizi Gallery, Florence
B) Prado Museum, Madrid
C) Louvre Museum, Paris
D) National Gallery, London
  • 4. What type of animal is Charles I riding in the portrait?
A) Camel
B) Horse
C) Donkey
D) Elephant
  • 5. What artistic movement does this painting belong to?
A) Neoclassicism
B) Baroque
C) Renaissance
D) Rococo
  • 6. How does the portrait position Charles I in relation to the viewer?
A) Looking up from below
B) At eye level
C) In profile view
D) Looking down from above
  • 7. What was van Dyck's primary role in the English court?
A) Court musician
B) Royal historian
C) Royal architect
D) Principal court painter
  • 8. What color is the horse in the portrait?
A) Black
B) Gray
C) White
D) Brown
  • 9. What significant historical event happened to Charles I after this portrait was painted?
A) He abdicated the throne
B) He converted religions
C) He won a major war
D) He was executed
  • 10. What is notable about the perspective in this portrait?
A) It shows multiple viewpoints
B) The king is seen from behind
C) It uses extreme foreshortening
D) The viewer looks up at the king
  • 11. Which art technique did van Dyck master in this portrait?
A) Abstract art
B) Equestrian portraiture
C) Landscape painting
D) Still life
  • 12. What was van Dyck's nationality at the time of painting?
A) Flemish
B) French
C) English
D) Dutch
  • 13. How does the portrait reflect the concept of the 'divine right of kings'?
A) Shows king praying
B) Shows king as elevated and god-like
C) Includes angelic figures
D) Includes religious symbols
  • 14. What artistic element creates movement in the composition?
A) The horse's turned head
B) Storm clouds
C) Running figures
D) Flying banners
  • 15. How does van Dyck show Charles I's connection to European aristocracy?
A) Through continental artistic style
B) Through foreign landscapes
C) By using foreign materials
D) By including foreign diplomats
  • 16. What was van Dyck's previous professional relationship before working for Charles I?
A) Assistant to Rubens
B) Medal designer
C) Court painter in France
D) Student of Rembrandt
  • 17. How does the portrait address Charles I's actual height?
A) Makes him appear taller
B) Shows his true short stature
C) Doesn't address height
D) Makes him appear shorter
  • 18. What was the primary purpose of this equestrian portrait?
A) Royal propaganda
B) Private family memorial
C) Art competition entry
D) Religious devotion
  • 19. What century was this portrait painted in?
A) 16th century
B) 18th century
C) 15th century
D) 17th century
  • 20. Which English king is depicted in the portrait?
A) Henry VIII
B) Charles II
C) James I
D) Charles I
  • 21. What object does Charles I hold in his right hand?
A) Reins
B) Scroll
C) Sword
D) Baton
  • 22. What artistic technique creates drama in the painting?
A) Chiaroscuro
B) Pointillism
C) Graffiti
D) Collage
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