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Joshua Commanding the Sun to Stand Still upon Gibeon, by John Martin - Quiz
Contributed by: Warner
  • 1. Who painted 'Joshua Commanding the Sun to Stand Still upon Gibeon'?
A) William Blake
B) J.M.W. Turner
C) Thomas Cole
D) John Martin
  • 2. What year was this painting completed?
A) 1789
B) 1816
C) 1850
D) 1825
  • 3. What medium did John Martin use for this work?
A) Oil on canvas
B) Fresco
C) Tempera on wood
D) Watercolor on paper
  • 4. What is notable about the scale of human figures in the painting?
A) They are small and overwhelmed
B) They are absent entirely
C) They are life-sized and detailed
D) Only Joshua is visible
  • 5. What type of landscape is depicted in the painting?
A) Desert wasteland
B) Peaceful countryside
C) Urban cityscape
D) Sublime and mountainous
  • 6. What artistic technique emphasizes the drama?
A) Minimalist composition
B) Chiaroscuro lighting
C) Linear perspective only
D) Pointillism
  • 7. What is the emotional tone of the painting?
A) Awe and terror
B) Peace and tranquility
C) Mystery and ambiguity
D) Joy and celebration
  • 8. How does the painting reflect Romantic ideals?
A) Focus on classical harmony
B) Abstract representation
C) Emphasis on nature's power
D) Depiction of modern life
  • 9. What artistic movement is John Martin associated with?
A) Impressionism
B) Romanticism
C) Renaissance
D) Cubism
  • 10. What was Joshua's role in the biblical narrative?
A) Successor to Moses
B) First king of Israel
C) Temple priest
D) Prophet and poet
  • 11. What artistic element creates depth in the painting?
A) Collage elements
B) Flat composition
C) Geometric patterns
D) Atmospheric perspective
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