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Ginevra de' Benci, by Leonardo da Vinci - Quiz
Contributed by: Morrison
  • 1. Who painted the portrait 'Ginevra de' Benci'?
A) Raphael
B) Michelangelo
C) Titian
D) Leonardo da Vinci
  • 2. In which century was 'Ginevra de' Benci' painted?
A) 14th century
B) 16th century
C) 17th century
D) 15th century
  • 3. What medium was used for 'Ginevra de' Benci'?
A) Watercolor on paper
B) Fresco
C) Tempera on canvas
D) Oil on panel
  • 4. What is written on the reverse side of the painting?
A) The artist's signature
B) A Latin motto and juniper sprig
C) A religious prayer
D) A family crest
  • 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) Impasto
B) Sfumato
C) Pointillism
D) Chiaroscuro
  • 7. What was the likely occasion for commissioning this portrait?
A) Her birthday
B) Her coronation
C) Her graduation
D) Her marriage
  • 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) Linear perspective only
B) Bright colors
C) Geometric patterns
D) Atmospheric perspective
  • 10. What was Ginevra de' Benci known for besides her beauty?
A) Her poetry and intellect
B) Her political influence
C) Her musical talent
D) Her charitable works
  • 11. What technical innovation did Leonardo use in this painting?
A) Collage elements
B) Acrylic paints
C) Oil paint glazing techniques
D) Digital enhancement
  • 12. Which Renaissance city was Ginevra de' Benci from?
A) Venice
B) Milan
C) Florence
D) Rome
  • 13. What year did the National Gallery of Art acquire the painting?
A) 1975
B) 1982
C) 1950
D) 1967
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