Crucifixion with the Virgin and St John, by Hendrick ter Brugghen
  • 1. What is the primary medium of Hendrick ter Brugghen's 'Crucifixion with the Virgin and St John'?
A) Tempera on wood
B) Oil on canvas
C) Fresco
D) Watercolor on paper
  • 2. In which century did Hendrick ter Brugghen paint this work?
A) 16th century
B) 15th century
C) 17th century
D) 18th century
  • 3. Which artistic movement is ter Brugghen associated with?
A) Dutch Caravaggism
B) German Expressionism
C) French Rococo
D) Italian Renaissance
  • 4. Which Italian master strongly influenced ter Brugghen's style?
A) Caravaggio
B) Michelangelo
C) Titian
D) Leonardo da Vinci
  • 5. How does ter Brugghen typically handle light in his paintings?
A) Backlighting
B) Natural outdoor light
C) Dramatic chiaroscuro
D) Even, flat lighting
  • 6. Which biblical figure stands to the right of the cross?
A) St. John the Evangelist
B) St. Matthew
C) St. Luke
D) St. Paul
  • 7. What nationality was Hendrick ter Brugghen?
A) Flemish
B) Dutch
C) Italian
D) French
  • 8. Which city was ter Brugghen primarily active in?
A) Rome
B) Amsterdam
C) Utrecht
D) Antwerp
  • 9. What aspect of Caravaggio's style did ter Brugghen adopt?
A) Naturalism and dramatic lighting
B) Complex perspective
C) Classical idealism
D) Mythological themes
  • 10. Which religious group would have commissioned this work?
A) Eastern Orthodox church
B) Catholic patrons
C) Protestant reformers
D) Jewish community
  • 11. What is the primary focus of the composition?
A) Landscape background
B) Emotional response to crucifixion
C) Historical accuracy
D) Architectural details
  • 12. What type of cross is typically depicted?
A) Celtic cross
B) Greek cross
C) Tau cross
D) Latin cross
  • 13. How does the painting create emotional impact?
A) Large scale
B) Multiple figures
C) Bright colors
D) Intimate close composition
  • 14. Which art historical term describes ter Brugghen's group?
A) Leiden Fine Painters
B) Haarlem Mannerists
C) Delft School
D) Utrecht Caravaggisti
  • 15. How does the painting handle religious symbolism?
A) Minimal and abstract
B) Subtle and emotional
C) Complex and allegorical
D) Didactic and clear
  • 16. What is the dominant emotional tone of the painting?
A) Angry
B) Sorrowful
C) Triumphant
D) Joyful
  • 17. What is St John's role in the composition?
A) Writing gospels
B) Comforting the Virgin
C) Preaching to crowds
D) Fighting soldiers
  • 18. When was ter Brugghen born?
A) 1600
B) 1588
C) 1620
D) 1560
  • 19. What type of religious art did ter Brugghen specialize in?
A) Illuminated manuscripts
B) Portraits of clergy
C) Church architecture
D) Biblical scenes
  • 20. Which other Dutch artist was influenced by Caravaggio?
A) Vermeer
B) Frans Hals
C) Rembrandt
D) Gerrit van Honthorst
  • 21. How does ter Brugghen depict the figures' expressions?
A) Abstract forms
B) Blank and neutral
C) Intense emotion
D) Smiling
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