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Venus Consoling Love, by François Boucher
Contributed by: Forster
  • 1. Who painted 'Venus Consoling Love'?
A) Jacques-Louis David
B) Antoine Watteau
C) François Boucher
D) Jean-Honoré Fragonard
  • 2. In which artistic movement is Boucher's work primarily classified?
A) Rococo
B) Romanticism
C) Baroque
D) Neoclassicism
  • 3. Which mythological figure is the central subject of the painting?
A) Juno
B) Diana
C) Minerva
D) Venus
  • 4. Who is 'Love' in the painting's title?
A) Eros
B) Adonis
C) Cupid
D) Psyche
  • 5. In which century was this painting created?
A) 18th century
B) 19th century
C) 16th century
D) 17th century
  • 6. What is the primary medium of the original work?
A) Tempera on wood
B) Oil on canvas
C) Fresco
D) Watercolor on paper
  • 7. Which French king's court was Boucher associated with?
A) Louis XVI
B) Louis XIV
C) Napoleon
D) Louis XV
  • 8. What type of scene does this painting depict?
A) Portrait
B) Historical
C) Mythological
D) Religious
  • 9. How does Venus typically appear in Boucher's depictions?
A) Playful and sensual
B) Mournful and sad
C) Warlike and aggressive
D) Academic and serious
  • 10. Which famous patron was a major supporter of Boucher's work?
A) Marie Antoinette
B) Madame de Pompadour
C) Catherine the Great
D) Cardinal Richelieu
  • 11. What type of setting typically appears in Boucher's mythological scenes?
A) Gothic interiors
B) Lush, natural landscapes
C) Barren deserts
D) Urban cityscapes
  • 12. How does Boucher typically portray the human form?
A) Realistic and flawed
B) Abstract and distorted
C) Muscular and heroic
D) Soft and idealized
  • 13. What is the relationship between the figures in the painting?
A) Mother and son
B) Siblings
C) Rivals
D) Lovers
  • 14. Which artistic quality is emphasized in Boucher's work?
A) Brutality
B) Intellectualism
C) Asceticism
D) Sensuality
  • 15. What type of brushwork characterizes Boucher's style?
A) Heavy and textured
B) Loose and fluid
C) Monumental and bold
D) Tight and detailed
  • 16. How does Boucher use color in this work?
A) Dark, dramatic contrasts
B) Primary colors only
C) Monochromatic scheme
D) Soft, pearly tones
  • 17. Which theme is central to 'Venus Consoling Love'?
A) Heroic conquest
B) Divine punishment
C) Maternal comfort
D) Moral lesson
  • 18. What additional element often appears in Boucher's mythological scenes?
A) Skeletons
B) Putti (cherubs)
C) Angels
D) Demons
  • 19. Which artistic institution did Boucher direct?
A) Gobelins Manufactory
B) Royal Academy of Painting
C) French Academy in Rome
D) Paris Salon
  • 20. What is Cupid typically the god of?
A) Love
B) Wisdom
C) The Sea
D) War
  • 21. What is Venus often depicted with in mythology?
A) Peacocks
B) Owls
C) Doves
D) Eagles
  • 22. What was Boucher's position at the French Royal Academy?
A) Janitor
B) Director
C) Student
D) Critic
  • 23. Which art form besides painting was Boucher known for?
A) Tapestry design
B) Stained glass
C) Sculpture
D) Architecture
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