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The Conspiracy of Claudius Civilis, by Rembrandt - Quiz
  • 1. Against which empire were the Batavians rebelling?
A) Spanish Empire
B) British Empire
C) French Empire
D) Roman Empire
  • 2. What is the primary medium of the painting?
A) Fresco
B) Oil on canvas
C) Tempera
D) Watercolor
  • 3. Who commissioned the painting originally?
A) A private collector
B) The Dutch East India Company
C) The City of Amsterdam
D) Prince William of Orange
  • 4. Which ancient historian wrote about Claudius Civilis?
A) Herodotus
B) Plutarch
C) Tacitus
D) Livy
  • 5. How does Rembrandt use light in this painting?
A) Dramatic chiaroscuro
B) Natural sunlight
C) Candlelight only
D) Even, flat lighting
  • 6. How does Claudius Civilis' gaze affect the painting?
A) Demonstrates indifference
B) Creates psychological intensity
C) Expresses fear
D) Shows submission
  • 7. What technique did Rembrandt use for the facial expressions?
A) Expressive brushwork
B) Pointillism
C) Linear drawing
D) Smooth blending
  • 8. How does this painting compare to Rembrandt's earlier historical works?
A) More colorful and bright
B) More classical and restrained
C) More monumental and dramatic
D) More detailed and precise
  • 9. What is the main action shown in the surviving fragment?
A) Coronation
B) Oath-taking ceremony
C) Peace treaty
D) Battle scene
  • 10. Why was the subject matter controversial for Amsterdam's Town Hall?
A) Depicted rebellion against authority
B) Nudity
C) Poor artistic quality
D) Religious themes
  • 11. Which artistic movement most influenced this late work of Rembrandt?
A) Neoclassicism
B) Baroque
C) Renaissance
D) Rococo
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