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The Stonemason's Yard, by Canaletto - Quiz
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  • 1. Who painted 'The Stonemason's Yard'?
A) Vermeer
B) Rembrandt
C) Canaletto
D) Caravaggio
  • 2. In which city is 'The Stonemason's Yard' set?
A) Paris
B) Florence
C) Venice
D) Rome
  • 3. Which museum currently houses 'The Stonemason's Yard'?
A) The Louvre, Paris
B) The Prado, Madrid
C) The Uffizi, Florence
D) The National Gallery, London
  • 4. What distinguishes 'The Stonemason's Yard' from many of Canaletto's other famous works?
A) It features mythological figures
B) It is a night scene
C) It focuses on everyday labor rather than grand ceremonies
D) It is an interior view
  • 5. Which artistic element is notable in Canaletto's depiction of light in this painting?
A) Bright, clear sunlight
B) Stormy weather
C) Candlelit interior
D) Northern mist
  • 6. What was Canaletto's real name?
A) Giovanni Bellini
B) Carlo Goldoni
C) Giovanni Antonio Canal
D) Antonio Vivaldi
  • 7. Who were the primary patrons that made Canaletto famous?
A) British aristocrats on the Grand Tour
B) The Catholic Church
C) Dutch merchants
D) The French monarchy
  • 8. How does the composition guide the viewer's eye through the scene?
A) Exclusively horizontal
B) In a circular motion
C) Focused only on the center
D) From foreground workers to background church
  • 9. What happened to the Church of Santa Maria della Carità featured in the painting?
A) It was moved stone by stone
B) It remains unchanged
C) It now houses the Gallerie dell'Accademia
D) It was destroyed by fire
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