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Ginevra de' Benci, by Leonardo da Vinci
Contributed by: Morrison
  • 1. Who painted the portrait 'Ginevra de' Benci'?
A) Michelangelo
B) Raphael
C) Titian
D) Leonardo da Vinci
  • 2. In which century was 'Ginevra de' Benci' painted?
A) 15th century
B) 16th century
C) 14th century
D) 17th century
  • 3. What medium was used for 'Ginevra de' Benci'?
A) Oil on panel
B) Watercolor on paper
C) Fresco
D) Tempera on canvas
  • 4. What is written on the reverse side of the painting?
A) A family crest
B) A religious prayer
C) A Latin motto and juniper sprig
D) The artist's signature
  • 5. What does the Latin motto 'Virtutem Forma Decorat' mean?
A) Love conquers all
B) Time reveals truth
C) Beauty adorns virtue
D) Art imitates life
  • 6. What artistic technique did Leonardo use for the landscape?
A) Pointillism
B) Sfumato
C) Chiaroscuro
D) Impasto
  • 7. What was the likely occasion for commissioning this portrait?
A) Her marriage
B) Her coronation
C) Her graduation
D) Her birthday
  • 8. What is unique about this painting in Leonardo's oeuvre?
A) It's his first painting
B) It's his only painting in Americas
C) It's his only religious work
D) It's his largest work
  • 9. How does Leonardo create depth in the landscape?
A) Bright colors
B) Geometric patterns
C) Atmospheric perspective
D) Linear perspective only
  • 10. What was Ginevra de' Benci known for besides her beauty?
A) Her charitable works
B) Her musical talent
C) Her poetry and intellect
D) Her political influence
  • 11. What technical innovation did Leonardo use in this painting?
A) Digital enhancement
B) Oil paint glazing techniques
C) Acrylic paints
D) Collage elements
  • 12. Which Renaissance city was Ginevra de' Benci from?
A) Florence
B) Venice
C) Rome
D) Milan
  • 13. What year did the National Gallery of Art acquire the painting?
A) 1967
B) 1975
C) 1950
D) 1982
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