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The Denial of St. Peter, at and by Gerard Seghers
Contributed by: Muir
  • 1. Who painted 'The Denial of St. Peter'?
A) Caravaggio
B) Gerard Seghers
C) Rembrandt van Rijn
D) Peter Paul Rubens
  • 2. In which century did Gerard Seghers paint 'The Denial of St. Peter'?
A) 18th century
B) 17th century
C) 15th century
D) 16th century
  • 3. What artistic movement is Gerard Seghers associated with?
A) French Rococo
B) Dutch Renaissance
C) Italian Mannerism
D) Flemish Baroque
  • 4. How many times did Peter deny Jesus according to the Gospels?
A) Four times
B) Three times
C) Twice
D) Once
  • 5. Where was Gerard Seghers born?
A) Amsterdam
B) Paris
C) Rome
D) Antwerp
  • 6. What was Seghers' primary medium for this painting?
A) Watercolor
B) Oil on canvas
C) Fresco
D) Tempera on wood
  • 7. What moment immediately follows Peter's denial in the biblical narrative?
A) Jesus appears
B) The rooster crows
C) Peter flees
D) Peter is arrested
  • 8. In which Gospel is the denial of Peter most dramatically described?
A) Only Luke
B) Only John
C) Only Matthew
D) All four Gospels
  • 9. What type of lighting does Seghers use to emphasize the drama?
A) Backlighting
B) Dramatic chiaroscuro
C) Natural daylight
D) Flat lighting
  • 10. What was Seghers' religious affiliation?
A) Calvinist
B) Protestant
C) Jewish
D) Catholic
  • 11. Which element in the painting symbolizes Peter's betrayal?
A) A shattered tablet
B) A broken chain
C) The rooster
D) A fallen crown
  • 12. What was Seghers' primary subject matter throughout his career?
A) Landscapes
B) Portraits
C) Religious scenes
D) Still lifes
  • 13. How does Seghers create psychological intensity in the painting?
A) Bright colors
B) Close composition and expressions
C) Multiple scenes
D) Abstract background
  • 14. What position did Seghers hold in the Antwerp Guild?
A) Apprentice
B) Dean
C) Treasurer
D) Founder
  • 15. What was Peter's profession before becoming an apostle?
A) Shepherd
B) Tax collector
C) Carpenter
D) Fisherman
  • 16. What color dominates Seghers' palette in this work?
A) Warm browns and reds
B) Monochrome
C) Cool blues
D) Pastel colors
  • 17. What was unique about Seghers' interpretation compared to others?
A) Historical accuracy
B) Abstract representation
C) Comedic approach
D) Intimate psychological drama
  • 18. Which biblical event does this painting depict?
A) Peter walking on water
B) Peter being crucified
C) Peter denying knowing Jesus
D) Jesus washing Peter's feet
  • 19. Where was Peter when he denied Jesus?
A) Garden of Gethsemane
B) Roman praetorium
C) High priest's courtyard
D) Temple courtyard
  • 20. Which artist strongly influenced Seghers' style?
A) Hieronymus Bosch
B) Jan van Eyck
C) Leonardo da Vinci
D) Caravaggio
  • 21. Which gospel mentions Peter warming himself by a fire?
A) Mark
B) John
C) Matthew
D) Luke
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