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Stańczyk, by Jan Matejko - Quiz
Contributed by: Warner
  • 1. Who painted 'Stańczyk'?
A) Vincent van Gogh
B) Rembrandt
C) Jan Matejko
D) Leonardo da Vinci
  • 2. Stańczyk was a historical figure who served as:
A) Military general
B) Court jester
C) Archbishop
D) King
  • 3. What historical event is referenced in the painting?
A) French Revolution
B) Loss of Smolensk
C) Battle of Grunwald
D) Partitions of Poland
  • 4. Where is the original painting currently housed?
A) Hermitage Museum
B) British Museum
C) National Museum in Warsaw
D) Louvre Museum
  • 5. What artistic movement does this painting belong to?
A) Impressionism
B) Surrealism
C) Polish history painting
D) Cubism
  • 6. What is the primary emotion depicted on Stańczyk's face?
A) Surprise
B) Anger
C) Melancholy
D) Joy
  • 7. What color is Stańczyk's jester costume?
A) Yellow
B) Red
C) Blue
D) Green
  • 8. What item is lying on the floor next to Stańczyk?
A) A book
B) A jester's marotte
C) A crown
D) A sword
  • 9. The painting symbolizes Poland's:
A) Cultural renaissance
B) Political decline
C) Military victory
D) Economic prosperity
  • 10. Which king was Stańczyk associated with?
A) Louis XIV
B) Sigismund I the Old
C) Henry VIII
D) Peter the Great
  • 11. What is the medium of the painting?
A) Oil on canvas
B) Watercolor
C) Tempera
D) Fresco
  • 12. The letter Stańczyk holds announces:
A) The fall of Smolensk
B) A peace treaty
C) A royal marriage
D) A military victory
  • 13. Which artistic technique is prominent in the painting?
A) Collage
B) Chiaroscuro
C) Pointillism
D) Abstract forms
  • 14. What furniture is visible in the room?
A) A chair and table
B) A bed
C) A bookshelf
D) A throne
  • 15. Stańczyk's pose suggests he is:
A) About to dance
B) Falling asleep
C) Preparing to perform
D) Deep in thought
  • 16. The painting's composition emphasizes:
A) Action and movement
B) Architectural accuracy
C) Contrast and symbolism
D) Landscape details
  • 17. In which century was the painting 'Stańczyk' created?
A) 17th century
B) 18th century
C) 19th century
D) 20th century
  • 18. What musical instrument appears in the background?
A) Violin
B) Lute
C) Trumpet
D) Drum
  • 19. How does the lighting in the painting emphasize Stańczyk?
A) Spotlight from above
B) He is in shadow while background is bright
C) He is illuminated while background is dark
D) Even lighting throughout
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