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Daniel in the Lions' Den, by Peter Paul Rubens
Contributed by: Clarkson
  • 1. Who painted 'Daniel in the Lions' Den'?
A) Titian
B) Rembrandt
C) Peter Paul Rubens
D) Caravaggio
  • 2. Which biblical book tells the story depicted in this painting?
A) Exodus
B) Genesis
C) Psalms
D) Daniel
  • 3. What is Daniel's profession in the biblical story?
A) Prophet
B) King
C) Shepherd
D) Fisherman
  • 4. Which king ordered Daniel into the lions' den?
A) Herod
B) Nebuchadnezzar
C) Darius
D) Solomon
  • 5. What artistic movement is Rubens associated with?
A) Impressionism
B) Renaissance
C) Romanticism
D) Baroque
  • 6. How did Daniel survive the lions' den?
A) He fought them off
B) The king rescued him
C) God sent an angel to shut the lions' mouths
D) The lions were not hungry
  • 7. What is the primary medium of Rubens' 'Daniel in the Lions' Den'?
A) Oil on canvas
B) Tempera
C) Fresco
D) Watercolor
  • 8. How does Rubens use light in this painting?
A) Dramatic chiaroscuro
B) Only natural sunlight
C) No light source
D) Flat, even lighting
  • 9. What happens to Daniel's accusers after his survival?
A) They are forgiven
B) They are thrown to the lions
C) They become his followers
D) They flee the kingdom
  • 10. What is notable about Rubens' depiction of Daniel's anatomy?
A) Old and wrinkled
B) Thin and weak
C) Childlike proportions
D) Muscular and idealized
  • 11. How does Rubens create a sense of depth in the painting?
A) Overlapping figures and diagonal composition
B) Single plane composition
C) Abstract patterns
D) Flat perspective
  • 12. What was the original purpose of this painting?
A) Church altar piece
B) Private devotional work
C) Public exhibition
D) Royal portrait
  • 13. How long was Daniel in the lions' den?
A) One week
B) Three days
C) Forty days
D) One night
  • 14. What was unique about Rubens' career?
A) Worked only in black and white
B) Never signed his work
C) Diplomat and painter
D) Only painted landscapes
  • 15. How does Rubens depict the lions in the painting?
A) As sleeping peacefully
B) As attacking Daniel
C) As powerful but calm
D) As running away
  • 16. What is Daniel's posture in Rubens' depiction?
A) Sitting casually
B) Kneeling in prayer
C) Lying down sleeping
D) Standing defiantly
  • 17. What architectural element frames the scene?
A) Wooden door
B) Temple columns
C) Stone archway
D) Iron gate
  • 18. How does Rubens create depth in the painting?
A) Atmospheric perspective
B) Geometric abstraction
C) Collage elements
D) Flat patterning
  • 19. What was Rubens' nationality?
A) Italian
B) Flemish
C) Dutch
D) French
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