Madonna of the Book, by Sandro Botticelli - Quiz
  • 1. Who painted the 'Madonna of the Book'?
A) Michelangelo
B) Sandro Botticelli
C) Raphael
D) Leonardo da Vinci
  • 2. In which century was 'Madonna of the Book' created?
A) 14th century
B) 16th century
C) 15th century
D) 17th century
  • 3. What artistic period does this painting belong to?
A) Early Renaissance
B) Mannerism
C) Baroque
D) Gothic
  • 4. What does the pomegranate symbolize in this painting?
A) Christ's resurrection
B) Wealth and prosperity
C) Earthly pleasures
D) Original sin
  • 5. What city was Botticelli working in when he created this painting?
A) Florence
B) Milan
C) Venice
D) Rome
  • 6. How is the Christ Child positioned relative to Mary?
A) Standing beside her
B) Kneeling before her
C) On her lap
D) In her arms
  • 7. What is Mary's gaze directed toward?
A) Heavenward
B) The Christ Child
C) The book
D) The viewer
  • 8. What is the overall mood of the painting?
A) Joyful and celebratory
B) Dramatic and emotional
C) Somber and mournful
D) Intimate and contemplative
  • 9. How does Botticelli depict the figures' hands?
A) Elegant and elongated
B) Clasped in prayer
C) Hidden or obscured
D) Realistic and sturdy
  • 10. What is the painting's Italian title?
A) Madonna col Bambino
B) Madonna del Libro
C) Madonna della Seggiola
D) Madonna Litta
  • 11. What was the likely purpose of this painting?
A) Royal commission
B) Private devotion
C) Public exhibition
D) Church altarpiece
  • 12. What distinguishes Botticelli's style in this work?
A) Bold colors
B) Dramatic realism
C) Graceful linearity
D) Complex composition
  • 13. How is the Virgin Mary typically depicted in this painting?
A) As a peasant woman working
B) As a floating figure in heaven
C) As a young mother reading
D) As a queen on a throne
  • 14. What type of gold decoration is used in the painting?
A) Gold foil
B) Gold leaf
C) Gold embroidery
D) Gold paint
  • 15. What is the predominant color of the Virgin's robe?
A) Blue
B) White
C) Green
D) Red
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