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Equestrian Portrait of Charles I, by Anthony van Dyck
Contributed by: Forster
  • 1. Who painted the Equestrian Portrait of Charles I?
A) Rembrandt
B) Anthony van Dyck
C) Peter Paul Rubens
D) Diego Velázquez
  • 2. Approximately when was this portrait painted?
A) 1637-1638
B) 1650-1651
C) 1610-1611
D) 1620-1621
  • 3. Where is the original painting currently housed?
A) Uffizi Gallery, Florence
B) Louvre Museum, Paris
C) National Gallery, London
D) Prado Museum, Madrid
  • 4. What type of animal is Charles I riding in the portrait?
A) Elephant
B) Horse
C) Camel
D) Donkey
  • 5. What artistic movement does this painting belong to?
A) Baroque
B) Rococo
C) Renaissance
D) Neoclassicism
  • 6. How does the portrait position Charles I in relation to the viewer?
A) Looking up from below
B) At eye level
C) In profile view
D) Looking down from above
  • 7. What was van Dyck's primary role in the English court?
A) Royal historian
B) Principal court painter
C) Royal architect
D) Court musician
  • 8. What color is the horse in the portrait?
A) Gray
B) Brown
C) Black
D) White
  • 9. What significant historical event happened to Charles I after this portrait was painted?
A) He abdicated the throne
B) He won a major war
C) He converted religions
D) He was executed
  • 10. What is notable about the perspective in this portrait?
A) The viewer looks up at the king
B) It shows multiple viewpoints
C) It uses extreme foreshortening
D) The king is seen from behind
  • 11. Which art technique did van Dyck master in this portrait?
A) Abstract art
B) Still life
C) Equestrian portraiture
D) Landscape painting
  • 12. What was van Dyck's nationality at the time of painting?
A) English
B) French
C) Flemish
D) Dutch
  • 13. How does the portrait reflect the concept of the 'divine right of kings'?
A) Includes angelic figures
B) Shows king praying
C) Shows king as elevated and god-like
D) Includes religious symbols
  • 14. What artistic element creates movement in the composition?
A) Flying banners
B) The horse's turned head
C) Storm clouds
D) Running figures
  • 15. How does van Dyck show Charles I's connection to European aristocracy?
A) Through continental artistic style
B) Through foreign landscapes
C) By using foreign materials
D) By including foreign diplomats
  • 16. What was van Dyck's previous professional relationship before working for Charles I?
A) Student of Rembrandt
B) Court painter in France
C) Assistant to Rubens
D) Medal designer
  • 17. How does the portrait address Charles I's actual height?
A) Makes him appear taller
B) Doesn't address height
C) Shows his true short stature
D) Makes him appear shorter
  • 18. What was the primary purpose of this equestrian portrait?
A) Royal propaganda
B) Art competition entry
C) Private family memorial
D) Religious devotion
  • 19. What century was this portrait painted in?
A) 16th century
B) 18th century
C) 17th century
D) 15th century
  • 20. Which English king is depicted in the portrait?
A) James I
B) Charles I
C) Henry VIII
D) Charles II
  • 21. What object does Charles I hold in his right hand?
A) Baton
B) Sword
C) Scroll
D) Reins
  • 22. What artistic technique creates drama in the painting?
A) Chiaroscuro
B) Collage
C) Graffiti
D) Pointillism
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