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The Fiancée of Belus, by Henri-Paul Motte
Contributed by: Warner
  • 1. Who painted 'The Fiancée of Belus'?
A) Jacques-Louis David
B) Jean-Léon Gérôme
C) Eugène Delacroix
D) Henri-Paul Motte
  • 2. What historical period does 'The Fiancée of Belus' depict?
A) Ancient Egyptian
B) Ancient Babylonian
C) Medieval European
D) Ancient Greek
  • 3. Which ancient empire is central to the painting's subject?
A) Persian
B) Roman
C) Babylonian
D) Assyrian
  • 4. In what century was 'The Fiancée of Belus' painted?
A) 19th century
B) 18th century
C) 20th century
D) 17th century
  • 5. What medium did Motte primarily use for 'The Fiancée of Belus'?
A) Oil on canvas
B) Watercolor
C) Fresco
D) Tempera
  • 6. Which famous historical site is associated with the painting's subject?
A) Athens
B) Memphis
C) Babylon
D) Rome
  • 7. What type of scene does the painting depict?
A) A domestic scene
B) A landscape
C) A battle scene
D) A ceremonial ritual
  • 8. Which river civilization is featured in the painting?
A) Yellow River
B) Nile Valley
C) Indus Valley
D) Mesopotamian
  • 9. Which French institution likely exhibited this painting?
A) Louvre Museum
B) Paris Salon
C) French Academy
D) Versailles Palace
  • 10. What is the gender of the central figure in the painting?
A) Both male and female
B) Male
C) Female
D) Unclear
  • 11. Which ancient writing system would be contemporary to this scene?
A) Cuneiform
B) Latin alphabet
C) Hieroglyphics
D) Greek alphabet
  • 12. What natural material was commonly used in Babylonian architecture?
A) Marble
B) Granite
C) Mud brick
D) Limestone
  • 13. Which other artist was known for similar historical paintings?
A) Claude Monet
B) Paul Cézanne
C) Jean-Léon Gérôme
D) Vincent van Gogh
  • 14. Which ancient law code comes from this civilization?
A) Draconian Constitution
B) Code of Hammurabi
C) Justinian Code
D) Twelve Tables
  • 15. What was Henri-Paul Motte's nationality?
A) Italian
B) Spanish
C) French
D) German
  • 16. What is the dominant color palette in the painting?
A) Monochromatic
B) Warm earth tones
C) Pastel colors
D) Cool blues and grays
  • 17. What year was Henri-Paul Motte born?
A) 1801
B) 1820
C) 1865
D) 1846
  • 18. What is the current location of 'The Fiancée of Belus'?
A) Private collection
B) British Museum
C) Metropolitan Museum
D) Louvre Museum
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