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The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp, by Rembrandt
Contributed by: Morrison
  • 1. In what year did Rembrandt paint 'The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp'?
A) 1632
B) 1652
C) 1622
D) 1642
  • 2. Which part of the human body is being dissected in the painting?
A) Brain
B) Heart
C) Leg
D) Arm
  • 3. What is the name of the criminal being dissected?
A) Claes Pietersz
B) Hendrick Aerts
C) Aris Kindt
D) Jan de Dood
  • 4. Which museum currently houses 'The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp'?
A) Rijksmuseum
B) Van Gogh Museum
C) Mauritshuis
D) Louvre
  • 5. Which muscle is specifically being demonstrated in the dissection?
A) Biceps
B) Quadriceps
C) Flexor muscles of the fingers
D) Deltoid
  • 6. What type of event does this painting commemorate?
A) Scientific conference
B) Surgical operation
C) Public anatomy lesson
D) Medical graduation
  • 7. What artistic technique is prominently used to highlight the corpse?
A) Chiaroscuro
B) Pointillism
C) Impasto
D) Sfumato
  • 8. How does Rembrandt create a sense of drama in the composition?
A) Diagonal arrangement of figures
B) Circular composition
C) Flat perspective
D) Symmetrical balance
  • 9. What is the social status of the observers in the painting?
A) University students
B) Common citizens
C) Amsterdam elite and surgeons
D) Religious leaders
  • 10. Which famous anatomist's work is referenced in the painting?
A) William Harvey
B) Andreas Vesalius
C) Leonardo da Vinci
D) Galen
  • 11. What was the punishment given to the criminal before dissection?
A) Burning
B) Hanging
C) Beheading
D) Drowning
  • 12. How does Rembrandt individualize the observers?
A) Distinct facial expressions
B) Unique hats
C) Varied heights
D) Different colored clothing
  • 13. What symbolic meaning does the dissection carry?
A) Wealth display
B) Religious redemption
C) Mortality and scientific progress
D) Political power
  • 14. What is the painting's dimensions in centimeters?
A) 200 × 250 cm
B) 150 × 180 cm
C) 169.5 × 216.5 cm
D) 100 × 120 cm
  • 15. How does the lighting contribute to the painting's mood?
A) Makes scene cheerful
B) Eliminates shadows
C) Shows outdoor setting
D) Creates dramatic focus on corpse
  • 16. Who painted 'The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp'?
A) Picasso
B) Vermeer
C) Van Gogh
D) Rembrandt
  • 17. What type of painting is 'The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp'?
A) Landscape
B) Self-portrait
C) Still life
D) Group portrait
  • 18. How many figures are shown observing the dissection?
A) Seven
B) Five
C) Eight
D) Six
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