Diana and Endymion, by Francesco Solimena - Test
  • 1. Who painted 'Diana and Endymion'?
A) Raphael
B) Titian
C) Caravaggio
D) Francesco Solimena
  • 2. What artistic period is Solimena associated with?
A) Romanticism
B) Baroque
C) Renaissance
D) Neoclassicism
  • 3. What is Diana's role in Roman mythology?
A) Goddess of the moon
B) Goddess of wisdom
C) Goddess of love
D) Goddess of harvest
  • 4. What medium did Solimena primarily use for this painting?
A) Fresco
B) Watercolor
C) Tempera
D) Oil on canvas
  • 5. Where was Francesco Solimena born?
A) France
B) Greece
C) Spain
D) Italy
  • 6. What city was Solimena's main artistic center?
A) Naples
B) Venice
C) Rome
D) Florence
  • 7. What is the central theme of 'Diana and Endymion'?
A) War and conquest
B) Political power
C) Divine love and eternal sleep
D) Religious devotion
  • 8. What is Endymion's mortal profession in the myth?
A) Shepherd
B) Poet
C) Warrior
D) King
  • 9. What is Diana's Greek equivalent name?
A) Aphrodite
B) Hera
C) Artemis
D) Athena
  • 10. How does Solimena typically handle light in his paintings?
A) Flat lighting
B) Dramatic chiaroscuro
C) Natural sunlight
D) Minimal lighting
  • 11. What other artists influenced Solimena's style?
A) Michelangelo
B) Luca Giordano
C) Leonardo da Vinci
D) Botticelli
  • 12. What is the composition style of 'Diana and Endymion'?
A) Static and symmetrical
B) Abstract
C) Dynamic and theatrical
D) Minimalist
  • 13. What color palette dominates Solimena's work?
A) Monochrome
B) Cool pastels
C) Primary colors
D) Warm, rich colors
  • 14. What was Solimena's role in the Neapolitan art scene?
A) Art dealer
B) Critic
C) Minor follower
D) Leading master and teacher
  • 15. What mythological power does Diana possess?
A) Control over fire
B) Control over the seas
C) Control over winds
D) Control over the moon
  • 16. What architectural element often appears in Solimena's compositions?
A) Asian pagodas
B) Modern structures
C) Gothic arches
D) Classical columns
  • 17. How did Solimena's style evolve during his career?
A) From small to large scale
B) From dark to lighter palette
C) From color to monochrome
D) From realistic to abstract
  • 18. What was Solimena's impact on later artists?
A) Created Cubism
B) Influenced Neapolitan Baroque
C) Started Renaissance
D) Pioneered Impressionism
  • 19. Which century did Francesco Solimena paint 'Diana and Endymion'?
A) 15th century
B) 17th century
C) 18th century
D) 16th century
  • 20. What nationality was Francesco Solimena?
A) French
B) Dutch
C) Italian
D) Spanish
  • 21. What is the typical setting for depictions of Diana and Endymion?
A) Mount Olympus
B) A moonlit landscape
C) A royal palace
D) A battlefield
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