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