Man Writing a Letter, by Gabriël Metsu
  • 1. Who painted 'Man Writing a Letter'?
A) Johannes Vermeer
B) Rembrandt van Rijn
C) Gabriël Metsu
D) Frans Hals
  • 2. In which century was 'Man Writing a Letter' created?
A) 15th century
B) 18th century
C) 16th century
D) 17th century
  • 3. What artistic movement is Metsu associated with?
A) French Impressionism
B) Dutch Golden Age painting
C) Italian Renaissance
D) Baroque
  • 4. What material does the man in the painting use to write?
A) Quill pen
B) Pencil
C) Brush
D) Fountain pen
  • 5. What type of surface is the man writing on?
A) Wall
B) Lap desk
C) Desk
D) Standing lectern
  • 6. What color is the man's jacket?
A) Green
B) Red
C) Black
D) Blue
  • 7. What object sits on the floor beside the man?
A) A foot warmer
B) A dog
C) A basket
D) A cat
  • 8. What type of lighting illuminates the scene?
A) Fireplace light
B) Candlelight
C) Overhead lamp
D) Natural light from a window
  • 9. What city was Metsu working in when he painted this?
A) Delft
B) Leiden
C) The Hague
D) Amsterdam
  • 10. What era of Dutch art does this represent?
A) Medieval Dutch
B) Dutch Golden Age
C) Dutch Renaissance
D) Modern Dutch
  • 11. What technique shows Metsu's skill with light?
A) Pointillism
B) Sfumato
C) Subtle chiaroscuro
D) Bold impasto
  • 12. What is the dog doing?
A) Playing
B) Begging
C) Sleeping
D) Barking
  • 13. What writing surface material is shown?
A) Vellum
B) Tablet
C) Paper
D) Parchment
  • 14. Where is 'Man Writing a Letter' currently housed?
A) Louvre Museum
B) Metropolitan Museum of Art
C) Rijksmuseum
D) National Gallery of Ireland
  • 15. What material is the man's writing surface made of?
A) Glass
B) Marble
C) Wood
D) Metal
  • 16. What is the overall mood conveyed in 'Man Writing a Letter'?
A) Quiet concentration
B) Angry confrontation
C) Mournful sadness
D) Joyful celebration
  • 17. How does Metsu create depth in the composition?
A) Through symmetrical balance
B) With abstract patterns
C) Through spatial arrangement and lighting
D) Using bright colors only
  • 18. What year was 'Man Writing a Letter' approximately painted?
A) 1650-1652
B) 1670-1672
C) 1640-1642
D) 1664-1666
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