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