The Third of May 1808, by Francisco Goya - Quiz
  • 1. Who painted 'The Third of May 1808'?
A) Pablo Picasso
B) Francisco Goya
C) Diego Velázquez
D) El Greco
  • 2. What historical event does 'The Third of May 1808' depict?
A) French Revolution
B) Spanish victory over Napoleon
C) Execution of Spanish rebels by French soldiers
D) Spanish Inquisition
  • 3. Where is 'The Third of May 1808' currently housed?
A) Louvre Museum, Paris
B) Uffizi Gallery, Florence
C) Museo del Prado, Madrid
D) National Gallery, London
  • 4. What artistic movement is Goya associated with?
A) Impressionism
B) Romanticism
C) Renaissance
D) Baroque
  • 5. What is the dominant color of the condemned man's clothing?
A) Red
B) Black
C) Blue
D) White
  • 6. What is the main light source in the painting?
A) A large lantern
B) Torches
C) Sunlight
D) The moon
  • 7. What war provides the historical context for this painting?
A) World War I
B) Hundred Years' War
C) Peninsular War
D) Thirty Years' War
  • 8. Which country's forces are executing the Spanish civilians?
A) France
B) Portugal
C) Germany
D) England
  • 9. How does Goya create emotional intensity in the painting?
A) Abstract forms and patterns
B) Calm composition and symmetry
C) Dramatic lighting and raw emotion
D) Bright colors and celebration
  • 10. How are the victims' faces depicted?
A) As calm and accepting
B) As angry and defiant
C) With individual expressions of fear and despair
D) As identical and anonymous
  • 11. What technique did Goya use for dramatic contrast?
A) Sfumato
B) Impasto
C) Chiaroscuro
D) Pointillism
  • 12. How does Goya depict the French firing squad?
A) As individual heroes
B) As an anonymous, mechanical force
C) As reluctant participants
D) As celebrating victors
  • 13. What is the emotional tone of the painting?
A) Humorous and satirical
B) Calm and peaceful
C) Horror and tragedy
D) Joy and celebration
  • 14. What was Goya's official position at the Spanish court?
A) Royal historian
B) Court painter
C) Court musician
D) Royal architect
  • 15. How does the painting treat the theme of martyrdom?
A) As a glorious religious act
B) As a tragic sacrifice for freedom
C) As a heroic military death
D) As a pointless death
  • 16. What is the painting's medium?
A) Watercolor on paper
B) Fresco
C) Oil on canvas
D) Tempera on wood
  • 17. How does the painting influence modern art?
A) Created abstract art
B) Established classical rules
C) Started pop art movement
D) Pioneered anti-war art and expressionism
  • 18. In what year was 'The Third of May 1808' completed?
A) 1799
B) 1814
C) 1808
D) 1820
  • 19. What time of day is shown in the painting?
A) Night
B) Sunset
C) Morning
D) Afternoon
  • 20. What does the central figure's pose resemble?
A) Christ's crucifixion
B) A royal salute
C) A dancer's pose
D) A sleeping position
  • 21. What weapon are the French soldiers using?
A) Swords
B) Cannons
C) Pistols
D) Muskets
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