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