The Trinity and Mystic Pietà, by Hans Baldung
  • 1. Who painted 'The Trinity and Mystic Pietà'?
A) Matthias Grünewald
B) Lucas Cranach the Elder
C) Albrecht Dürer
D) Hans Baldung
  • 2. In which century was 'The Trinity and Mystic Pietà' created?
A) 15th century
B) 16th century
C) 14th century
D) 17th century
  • 3. What artistic movement is Hans Baldung associated with?
A) Gothic
B) Northern Renaissance
C) Baroque
D) Italian Renaissance
  • 4. Which medium was used for 'The Trinity and Mystic Pietà'?
A) Tempera on canvas
B) Watercolor
C) Fresco
D) Oil on panel
  • 5. How is the Holy Spirit represented in this painting?
A) As a human figure
B) As a flame
C) As a cloud
D) As a dove
  • 6. What is Hans Baldung's nickname?
A) The Elder
B) The Bold
C) The Younger
D) Grien
  • 7. Which city was Hans Baldung primarily active in?
A) Venice
B) Strasbourg
C) Nuremberg
D) Antwerp
  • 8. What is the central theme of 'The Trinity and Mystic Pietà'?
A) The creation
B) The last judgment
C) Divine sacrifice and redemption
D) The nativity
  • 9. How does Baldung typically portray religious figures?
A) As everyday people
B) With emotional intensity
C) As classical ideals
D) As abstract forms
  • 10. Which element shows Northern Renaissance attention to detail?
A) Minimalist background
B) Flat gold leaf
C) Intricate drapery folds
D) Geometric abstraction
  • 11. What aspect reflects German Renaissance style?
A) Combined Gothic and Renaissance elements
B) Pure classical revival
C) Byzantine influence
D) French courtly style
  • 12. How is Christ's body depicted?
A) Glowing and divine
B) Transparent and ghostly
C) Pale and wounded
D) Robust and healthy
  • 13. How does Baldung handle the subject of death?
A) With spiritual hope
B) As final ending
C) As sleep
D) As horror
  • 14. Which figure is largest in the composition?
A) The Virgin Mary
B) Jesus Christ
C) The Holy Spirit
D) God the Father
  • 15. What is the central figure of the Mystic Pietà typically depicting?
A) God creating the world
B) The Holy Spirit as a dove
C) Jesus ascending to heaven
D) Virgin Mary holding dead Jesus
  • 16. Which country was Hans Baldung from?
A) Netherlands
B) Germany
C) France
D) Italy
  • 17. In the Trinity depiction, where is God the Father typically positioned?
A) Not visible
B) To the left of Christ
C) Below Christ
D) Above or behind Christ
  • 18. What technical innovation helped distribute Baldung's woodcuts widely?
A) Oil painting techniques
B) Fresco transfer
C) Digital reproduction
D) Printing press
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