The Denial of St. Peter, at and by Gerard Seghers - Test
  • 1. Who painted 'The Denial of St. Peter'?
A) Caravaggio
B) Rembrandt van Rijn
C) Gerard Seghers
D) Peter Paul Rubens
  • 2. In which century did Gerard Seghers paint 'The Denial of St. Peter'?
A) 17th century
B) 15th century
C) 16th century
D) 18th century
  • 3. What artistic movement is Gerard Seghers associated with?
A) Dutch Renaissance
B) Italian Mannerism
C) Flemish Baroque
D) French Rococo
  • 4. How many times did Peter deny Jesus according to the Gospels?
A) Once
B) Three times
C) Twice
D) Four times
  • 5. Where was Gerard Seghers born?
A) Paris
B) Amsterdam
C) Antwerp
D) Rome
  • 6. What was Seghers' primary medium for this painting?
A) Oil on canvas
B) Watercolor
C) Fresco
D) Tempera on wood
  • 7. What moment immediately follows Peter's denial in the biblical narrative?
A) Peter flees
B) Peter is arrested
C) Jesus appears
D) The rooster crows
  • 8. In which Gospel is the denial of Peter most dramatically described?
A) Only Luke
B) All four Gospels
C) Only John
D) Only Matthew
  • 9. What type of lighting does Seghers use to emphasize the drama?
A) Natural daylight
B) Dramatic chiaroscuro
C) Flat lighting
D) Backlighting
  • 10. What was Seghers' religious affiliation?
A) Jewish
B) Protestant
C) Catholic
D) Calvinist
  • 11. Which element in the painting symbolizes Peter's betrayal?
A) A shattered tablet
B) A broken chain
C) The rooster
D) A fallen crown
  • 12. What was Seghers' primary subject matter throughout his career?
A) Portraits
B) Landscapes
C) Still lifes
D) Religious scenes
  • 13. How does Seghers create psychological intensity in the painting?
A) Bright colors
B) Abstract background
C) Multiple scenes
D) Close composition and expressions
  • 14. What position did Seghers hold in the Antwerp Guild?
A) Treasurer
B) Apprentice
C) Dean
D) Founder
  • 15. What was Peter's profession before becoming an apostle?
A) Tax collector
B) Carpenter
C) Shepherd
D) Fisherman
  • 16. What color dominates Seghers' palette in this work?
A) Warm browns and reds
B) Cool blues
C) Monochrome
D) Pastel colors
  • 17. What was unique about Seghers' interpretation compared to others?
A) Intimate psychological drama
B) Historical accuracy
C) Comedic approach
D) Abstract representation
  • 18. Which biblical event does this painting depict?
A) Peter being crucified
B) Peter denying knowing Jesus
C) Jesus washing Peter's feet
D) Peter walking on water
  • 19. Where was Peter when he denied Jesus?
A) Roman praetorium
B) Garden of Gethsemane
C) Temple courtyard
D) High priest's courtyard
  • 20. Which artist strongly influenced Seghers' style?
A) Jan van Eyck
B) Hieronymus Bosch
C) Caravaggio
D) Leonardo da Vinci
  • 21. Which gospel mentions Peter warming himself by a fire?
A) Luke
B) Matthew
C) John
D) Mark
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