Venus Consoling Love, by François Boucher
  • 1. Who painted 'Venus Consoling Love'?
A) François Boucher
B) Jean-Honoré Fragonard
C) Antoine Watteau
D) Jacques-Louis David
  • 2. In which artistic movement is Boucher's work primarily classified?
A) Rococo
B) Romanticism
C) Neoclassicism
D) Baroque
  • 3. Which mythological figure is the central subject of the painting?
A) Juno
B) Minerva
C) Diana
D) Venus
  • 4. Who is 'Love' in the painting's title?
A) Psyche
B) Cupid
C) Adonis
D) Eros
  • 5. In which century was this painting created?
A) 18th century
B) 19th century
C) 17th century
D) 16th century
  • 6. What is the primary medium of the original work?
A) Tempera on wood
B) Fresco
C) Watercolor on paper
D) Oil on canvas
  • 7. Which French king's court was Boucher associated with?
A) Napoleon
B) Louis XV
C) Louis XVI
D) Louis XIV
  • 8. What type of scene does this painting depict?
A) Religious
B) Portrait
C) Historical
D) Mythological
  • 9. How does Venus typically appear in Boucher's depictions?
A) Academic and serious
B) Mournful and sad
C) Warlike and aggressive
D) Playful and sensual
  • 10. Which famous patron was a major supporter of Boucher's work?
A) Marie Antoinette
B) Catherine the Great
C) Madame de Pompadour
D) Cardinal Richelieu
  • 11. What type of setting typically appears in Boucher's mythological scenes?
A) Gothic interiors
B) Barren deserts
C) Urban cityscapes
D) Lush, natural landscapes
  • 12. How does Boucher typically portray the human form?
A) Abstract and distorted
B) Soft and idealized
C) Muscular and heroic
D) Realistic and flawed
  • 13. What is the relationship between the figures in the painting?
A) Siblings
B) Rivals
C) Mother and son
D) Lovers
  • 14. Which artistic quality is emphasized in Boucher's work?
A) Asceticism
B) Intellectualism
C) Brutality
D) Sensuality
  • 15. What type of brushwork characterizes Boucher's style?
A) Monumental and bold
B) Tight and detailed
C) Loose and fluid
D) Heavy and textured
  • 16. How does Boucher use color in this work?
A) Monochromatic scheme
B) Soft, pearly tones
C) Primary colors only
D) Dark, dramatic contrasts
  • 17. Which theme is central to 'Venus Consoling Love'?
A) Heroic conquest
B) Maternal comfort
C) Divine punishment
D) Moral lesson
  • 18. What additional element often appears in Boucher's mythological scenes?
A) Putti (cherubs)
B) Demons
C) Skeletons
D) Angels
  • 19. Which artistic institution did Boucher direct?
A) Royal Academy of Painting
B) French Academy in Rome
C) Gobelins Manufactory
D) Paris Salon
  • 20. What is Cupid typically the god of?
A) The Sea
B) War
C) Love
D) Wisdom
  • 21. What is Venus often depicted with in mythology?
A) Peacocks
B) Doves
C) Owls
D) Eagles
  • 22. What was Boucher's position at the French Royal Academy?
A) Student
B) Janitor
C) Director
D) Critic
  • 23. Which art form besides painting was Boucher known for?
A) Sculpture
B) Tapestry design
C) Stained glass
D) Architecture
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