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