Portrait of Dürer's Father at 70, by Albrecht Dürer
  • 1. What was the profession of Dürer's father?
A) Painter
B) Merchant
C) Goldsmith
D) Carpenter
  • 2. What artistic movement was Dürer associated with?
A) Rococo
B) Gothic
C) Northern Renaissance
D) Baroque
  • 3. What country was Dürer from?
A) Italy
B) Netherlands
C) Germany
D) France
  • 4. What is the father's facial expression primarily conveying?
A) Serious contemplation
B) Angry frustration
C) Surprised shock
D) Joyful laughter
  • 5. What was the father's name?
A) Albrecht Dürer the Elder
B) Hans Dürer
C) Friedrich Dürer
D) Johann Dürer
  • 6. What city was Dürer working in when he painted this portrait?
A) Vienna
B) Nuremberg
C) Venice
D) Antwerp
  • 7. What is the condition of the painting today?
A) Heavily damaged
B) Recently restored
C) Good condition with some aging
D) Poorly preserved
  • 8. What artistic element emphasizes the father's age?
A) Dark clothing
B) Wrinkles and aged skin
C) Simple composition
D) Gray background
  • 9. What aspect shows Northern Renaissance influence?
A) Attention to detail and realism
B) Dramatic lighting effects
C) Classical mythology themes
D) Idealized beauty
  • 10. What was unique about Dürer's relationship with his father?
A) They never met
B) Father was his first art teacher
C) They were business partners
D) Father disapproved of his career
  • 11. What year did Albrecht Dürer complete 'Portrait of the Artist's Father at 70'?
A) 1497
B) 1510
C) 1485
D) 1505
  • 12. How old was Dürer's father when this portrait was painted?
A) 60
B) 65
C) 70
D) 75
  • 13. What was the original purpose of this portrait?
A) Personal family memorial
B) Church altarpiece
C) Royal commission
D) Public exhibition piece
  • 14. What does the father's clothing suggest about his status?
A) Clergy
B) Nobleman
C) Peasant
D) Middle-class burgher
  • 15. What artistic influence is visible in this work?
A) French tapestry design
B) Netherlandish portrait tradition
C) Italian fresco painting
D) Spanish still life
  • 16. How does this portrait reflect Renaissance values?
A) Idealized beauty
B) Mythological themes
C) Abstract symbolism
D) Emphasis on individual character
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