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