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Adoration of the Shepherds, by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo
Contributed by: Warner
  • 1. Who painted 'Adoration of the Shepherds'?
A) Francisco de Goya
B) Diego Velázquez
C) El Greco
D) Bartolomé Esteban Murillo
  • 2. In which century was Murillo's 'Adoration of the Shepherds' created?
A) 18th century
B) 16th century
C) 15th century
D) 17th century
  • 3. What artistic movement is Murillo associated with?
A) Baroque
B) Romanticism
C) Renaissance
D) Impressionism
  • 4. Which country was Murillo from?
A) Netherlands
B) France
C) Italy
D) Spain
  • 5. What city was Murillo primarily active in?
A) Rome
B) Madrid
C) Seville
D) Barcelona
  • 6. Which animals are commonly included in depictions of the Nativity scene?
A) Ox and donkey
B) Eagles and hawks
C) Lions and tigers
D) Dolphins and whales
  • 7. How does Murillo typically portray the shepherds?
A) As humble, common people
B) As wealthy merchants
C) As Roman soldiers
D) As royal officials
  • 8. What was Murillo's primary medium?
A) Watercolor
B) Fresco
C) Oil on canvas
D) Digital art
  • 9. What other subject matter did Murillo frequently paint?
A) Military battles
B) Landscape scenes
C) Mythological gods
D) Street children and beggars
  • 10. How does Murillo typically depict the faces of his religious figures?
A) Abstract and geometric
B) Idealized and serene
C) Photorealistic
D) Grotesque and distorted
  • 11. Which element creates unity in Murillo's compositions?
A) Bold outlines
B) Geometric patterns
C) Text elements
D) Harmonious color palette
  • 12. What emotion does Murillo's Adoration typically evoke?
A) Tender devotion
B) Fear and awe
C) Anger and frustration
D) Confusion and mystery
  • 13. Which gospel describes the Adoration of the Shepherds?
A) Mark
B) Luke
C) Matthew
D) John
  • 14. Which technique did Murillo master for creating soft transitions?
A) Sfumato
B) Impasto
C) Pointillism
D) Cubism
  • 15. What do the shepherds bring to Jesus?
A) Military protection
B) Written scrolls
C) Their adoration and simple gifts
D) Gold and jewels
  • 16. What aspect of Murillo's style influenced later artists?
A) Scientific accuracy
B) Abstract forms
C) Political commentary
D) Sentimental religious devotion
  • 17. What was Murillo's reputation during his lifetime?
A) Only famous after death
B) Unknown and obscure
C) Highly successful and popular
D) Controversial and rejected
  • 18. What time of day is often depicted in 'Adoration of the Shepherds'?
A) Dawn
B) Midday
C) Sunset
D) Night
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