Alba Madonna, by Raphael - Quiz
  • 1. Who painted the Alba Madonna?
A) Titian
B) Michelangelo
C) Raphael
D) Leonardo da Vinci
  • 2. In which century was the Alba Madonna created?
A) 17th century
B) 15th century
C) 14th century
D) 16th century
  • 3. Which artistic period does the Alba Madonna belong to?
A) Mannerism
B) Baroque
C) High Renaissance
D) Gothic
  • 4. Where is the Alba Madonna currently housed?
A) Uffizi Gallery, Florence
B) Louvre Museum, Paris
C) Vatican Museums, Rome
D) National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
  • 5. What object is the infant John the Baptist holding?
A) A lamb
B) A flower
C) A cross
D) A scroll
  • 6. What type of cross does the infant John hold?
A) A reed cross
B) A golden cross
C) A wooden cross
D) A jeweled cross
  • 7. What color is the Virgin Mary's robe?
A) White
B) Red
C) Green
D) Blue
  • 8. Who purchased the painting for the National Gallery of Art?
A) John D. Rockefeller
B) Andrew W. Mellon
C) Henry Clay Frick
D) J.P. Morgan
  • 9. What type of head covering does Mary wear?
A) A crown
B) A wimple
C) A veil
D) A turban
  • 10. What is notable about the figures' gazes?
A) They look at the viewer
B) They look downward
C) They look upward
D) They look at each other
  • 11. How does Raphael handle the drapery of the clothing?
A) Stiff and angular
B) Transparent
C) Soft and flowing
D) Patterned
  • 12. What is the approximate diameter of the painting?
A) 37 inches
B) 48 inches
C) 60 inches
D) 24 inches
  • 13. How does the painting demonstrate Raphael's style?
A) Bold colors
B) Abstract forms
C) Harmonious composition
D) Dramatic lighting
  • 14. In what country was the painting located before going to the United States?
A) England
B) France
C) Spain
D) Italy
  • 15. What year did the National Gallery of Art acquire the painting?
A) 1942
B) 1950
C) 1925
D) 1937
  • 16. How does Raphael create depth in the painting?
A) Linear perspective only
B) Bright colors in background
C) Flat decorative pattern
D) Atmospheric perspective
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