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