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