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