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Saint John the Baptist, by Leonardo da Vinci - Quiz
Contributed by: Forster
  • 1. What medium did Leonardo da Vinci use to create Saint John the Baptist?
A) Marble sculpture
B) Tempera on canvas
C) Fresco
D) Oil on wood
  • 2. In which century was Saint John the Baptist painted?
A) 16th century
B) 14th century
C) 15th century
D) 17th century
  • 3. What is Saint John the Baptist holding in his right hand?
A) A sword
B) A cross
C) A scroll
D) A lamb
  • 4. What is Saint John pointing toward with his left hand?
A) The cross
B) Heaven
C) The ground
D) The viewer
  • 5. What technique is notable in the painting's execution?
A) Impasto
B) Sfumato
C) Pointillism
D) Grisaille
  • 6. What animal skin is Saint John traditionally depicted wearing?
A) Deerskin
B) Camel hair
C) Sheepskin
D) Lion skin
  • 7. How does Saint John's smile compare to other Leonardo works?
A) No smile present
B) Similar to Mona Lisa's smile
C) Completely unique
D) Frowning expression
  • 8. Which artistic period does this painting belong to?
A) Gothic
B) Baroque
C) High Renaissance
D) Mannerism
  • 9. What is the subject's gaze directed toward?
A) The cross
B) The ground
C) The viewer
D) The sky
  • 10. What is the overall mood of the painting?
A) Joyful and celebratory
B) Violent and dramatic
C) Mysterious and enigmatic
D) Sad and mournful
  • 11. Which French king originally acquired the painting?
A) Francis I
B) Napoleon
C) Louis XIV
D) Charles V
  • 12. What is the symbolic meaning of Saint John's gesture?
A) Blessing the viewer
B) Pointing to spiritual salvation
C) Warning of danger
D) Calling for attention
  • 13. What was Leonardo's primary residence when he painted this work?
A) Milan
B) France
C) Rome
D) Florence
  • 14. What is the painting's French title?
A) Jean le Saint
B) Saint Jean le Précurseur
C) Saint Jean-Baptiste
D) Le Baptiste Sacré
  • 15. How many known versions of this composition exist?
A) Three
B) Five
C) Seven
D) One
  • 16. What makes this depiction of Saint John unconventional?
A) Military attire
B) Sensual and mysterious quality
C) Multiple figures
D) Aged appearance
  • 17. How is Saint John traditionally depicted that differs from Leonardo's portrayal?
A) As a royal prince
B) As an ascetic in the wilderness
C) As a warrior saint
D) As an elderly scholar
  • 18. What is the size of the painting?
A) 50 × 40 cm
B) 200 × 150 cm
C) 69 × 57 cm
D) 120 × 80 cm
  • 19. What is notable about Saint John's appearance?
A) Bishop's mitre
B) Androgynous features
C) Royal crown
D) Military armor
  • 20. How does the lighting affect the figure?
A) Creates flat, even lighting
B) Fully illuminates the figure
C) Creates dramatic chiaroscuro
D) Uses multiple light sources
  • 21. What was unusual about the painting's creation period?
A) Created late in Leonardo's career
B) His first major work
C) Commissioned by the Church
D) Painted while in Milan
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