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Vertumnus, by Giuseppe Arcimboldo - Exam
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  • 1. Who painted 'Vertumnus'?
A) Giuseppe Arcimboldo
B) Caravaggio
C) Michelangelo
D) Leonardo da Vinci
  • 2. What type of artwork is 'Vertumnus'?
A) Landscape
B) Still life
C) Portrait
D) Historical painting
  • 3. Which emperor is depicted in 'Vertumnus'?
A) Ferdinand I
B) Charles V
C) Maximilian II
D) Rudolf II
  • 4. What is Vertumnus in Roman mythology?
A) God of the underworld
B) God of the sea
C) God of seasons and change
D) God of war
  • 5. What unusual technique did Arcimboldo use in 'Vertumnus'?
A) Composed of fruits and vegetables
B) Pointillism
C) Oil glazing
D) Fresco painting
  • 6. From which country was Arcimboldo?
A) Spain
B) Germany
C) Italy
D) France
  • 7. During which century was 'Vertumnus' painted?
A) 16th century
B) 17th century
C) 14th century
D) 15th century
  • 8. Where is 'Vertumnus' currently located?
A) Louvre Museum, Paris
B) Uffizi Gallery, Florence
C) Prado Museum, Madrid
D) Skokloster Castle, Sweden
  • 9. What forms the emperor's lips in the painting?
A) Cherries
B) Apples
C) Grapes
D) Plums
  • 10. What vegetable forms the emperor's nose?
A) Carrot
B) Potato
C) Pear
D) Cucumber
  • 11. What was Arcimboldo's profession at the Habsburg court?
A) Court painter
B) Court architect
C) Court musician
D) Court poet
  • 12. What type of art was Arcimboldo also known for creating?
A) Portrait miniatures
B) Battle scenes
C) Religious icons
D) Grotesque portraits
  • 13. What type of fruits are prominently featured in the portrait's cheek?
A) Pears
B) Apples
C) Grapes
D) Oranges
  • 14. What type of grain appears in the painting?
A) Wheat
B) Corn
C) Barley
D) Rice
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