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Annunciation, by Hans Memling
Contributed by: Muir
  • 1. In which century did Hans Memling paint 'Annunciation'?
A) 17th century
B) 15th century
C) 14th century
D) 16th century
  • 2. What artistic style is Memling's 'Annunciation' primarily associated with?
A) Byzantine
B) Baroque
C) Northern Renaissance
D) Gothic
  • 3. What is the primary medium of Memling's 'Annunciation'?
A) Watercolor on paper
B) Fresco
C) Tempera on canvas
D) Oil on panel
  • 4. Which symbolic flower is often present in Annunciation scenes, including Memling's?
A) Rose
B) Sunflower
C) Tulip
D) Lily
  • 5. Which country was Hans Memling from?
A) Netherlands
B) Italy
C) France
D) Germany
  • 6. In which city did Memling spend most of his career?
A) Bruges
B) Brussels
C) Antwerp
D) Ghent
  • 7. Which symbolic element represents the Holy Spirit in Annunciation scenes?
A) Dove
B) Lamb
C) Eagle
D) Fish
  • 8. What architectural feature often frames the scene in Memling's 'Annunciation'?
A) Column
B) Gothic arch
C) Roman arch
D) Dome
  • 9. What object does Mary often hold in Annunciation paintings?
A) Book
B) Crown
C) Sword
D) Flower
  • 10. Which gospel contains the story of the Annunciation?
A) John
B) Luke
C) Matthew
D) Mark
  • 11. What is the typical pose of the angel Gabriel in Annunciation scenes?
A) Standing
B) Sitting
C) Kneeling
D) Flying
  • 12. Which symbolic element represents Mary's purity in the painting?
A) Golden crown
B) Red rose
C) White lily
D) Silver dove
  • 13. What type of light often illuminates the scene in Memling's 'Annunciation'?
A) Divine light
B) Candlelight
C) Moonlight
D) Torchlight
  • 14. Who painted 'The Annunciation'?
A) Hieronymus Bosch
B) Jan van Eyck
C) Hans Memling
D) Rogier van der Weyden
  • 15. Which angel appears to Mary in the painting?
A) Michael
B) Uriel
C) Gabriel
D) Raphael
  • 16. What technique did Memling use for fine details?
A) Impasto
B) Glazing
C) Pointillism
D) Sfumato
  • 17. Which art movement influenced Memling?
A) Surrealism
B) Impressionism
C) Early Netherlandish painting
D) Cubism
  • 18. What is the overall mood of Memling's Annunciation?
A) Dark and mysterious
B) Serene and contemplative
C) Joyful and celebratory
D) Dramatic and emotional
  • 19. Which element shows Memling's attention to detail?
A) Large brushstrokes
B) Abstract forms
C) Intricate fabric patterns
D) Bold colors
  • 20. What makes Memling's version unique?
A) Abstract background
B) Outdoor landscape
C) Domestic interior setting
D) Multiple figures
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