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