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Three Musicians, by Diego Velázquez
Contributed by: Muir
  • 1. Who painted 'Three Musicians'?
A) El Greco
B) Francisco Goya
C) Diego Velázquez
D) Pablo Picasso
  • 2. In which century was 'Three Musicians' painted?
A) 18th century
B) 16th century
C) 17th century
D) 19th century
  • 3. What artistic period does 'Three Musicians' belong to?
A) Romanticism
B) Baroque
C) Impressionism
D) Renaissance
  • 4. What type of painting is 'Three Musicians'?
A) Still life
B) Portrait
C) Landscape
D) Genre painting
  • 5. What instrument is played by the central figure?
A) Violin
B) Flute
C) Lute
D) Guitar
  • 6. Which Spanish king was Velázquez's patron when he painted 'Three Musicians'?
A) Philip IV
B) Charles V
C) Ferdinand VII
D) Alfonso XIII
  • 7. What technique is notable in Velázquez's handling of light in 'Three Musicians'?
A) Chiaroscuro
B) Sfumato
C) Pointillism
D) Impasto
  • 8. Which other famous painting by Velázquez features dwarves and court jesters?
A) The Waterseller of Seville
B) Las Meninas
C) The Surrender of Breda
D) Christ in the House of Martha and Mary
  • 9. What is the dominant color palette in 'Three Musicians'?
A) Monochrome
B) Pastel shades
C) Earthy tones
D) Bright primary colors
  • 10. What is unique about Velázquez's brushwork in this painting?
A) Minimalist
B) Highly detailed
C) Geometric
D) Loose and expressive
  • 11. What does the painting celebrate?
A) The power of wine and music
B) A military victory
C) A religious festival
D) A royal wedding
  • 12. What is the primary medium of 'Three Musicians'?
A) Tempera on wood
B) Fresco
C) Watercolor on paper
D) Oil on canvas
  • 13. Which country was Velázquez from?
A) France
B) Netherlands
C) Spain
D) Italy
  • 14. What type of lighting is characteristic of Velázquez's work?
A) Back lighting
B) Flat lighting
C) Artificial lighting
D) Tenebrism
  • 15. What position did Velázquez hold at the Spanish court?
A) Court painter
B) Royal musician
C) Court jester
D) Royal architect
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