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