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