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The Conspiracy of Claudius Civilis, by Rembrandt
Contributed by: Warner
  • 1. Against which empire were the Batavians rebelling?
A) Spanish Empire
B) Roman Empire
C) French Empire
D) British Empire
  • 2. What is the primary medium of the painting?
A) Fresco
B) Watercolor
C) Oil on canvas
D) Tempera
  • 3. Who commissioned the painting originally?
A) The Dutch East India Company
B) A private collector
C) Prince William of Orange
D) The City of Amsterdam
  • 4. Which ancient historian wrote about Claudius Civilis?
A) Tacitus
B) Plutarch
C) Herodotus
D) Livy
  • 5. How does Rembrandt use light in this painting?
A) Natural sunlight
B) Even, flat lighting
C) Candlelight only
D) Dramatic chiaroscuro
  • 6. How does Claudius Civilis' gaze affect the painting?
A) Shows submission
B) Creates psychological intensity
C) Expresses fear
D) Demonstrates indifference
  • 7. What technique did Rembrandt use for the facial expressions?
A) Pointillism
B) Linear drawing
C) Smooth blending
D) Expressive brushwork
  • 8. How does this painting compare to Rembrandt's earlier historical works?
A) More classical and restrained
B) More detailed and precise
C) More monumental and dramatic
D) More colorful and bright
  • 9. What is the main action shown in the surviving fragment?
A) Peace treaty
B) Oath-taking ceremony
C) Battle scene
D) Coronation
  • 10. Why was the subject matter controversial for Amsterdam's Town Hall?
A) Religious themes
B) Poor artistic quality
C) Depicted rebellion against authority
D) Nudity
  • 11. Which artistic movement most influenced this late work of Rembrandt?
A) Renaissance
B) Rococo
C) Baroque
D) Neoclassicism
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