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