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Portrait of Dürer's Father at 70, by Albrecht Dürer - Exam
Contributed by: Muir
  • 1. What was the profession of Dürer's father?
A) Carpenter
B) Merchant
C) Goldsmith
D) Painter
  • 2. What artistic movement was Dürer associated with?
A) Baroque
B) Rococo
C) Gothic
D) Northern Renaissance
  • 3. What country was Dürer from?
A) Netherlands
B) Italy
C) Germany
D) France
  • 4. What is the father's facial expression primarily conveying?
A) Serious contemplation
B) Joyful laughter
C) Angry frustration
D) Surprised shock
  • 5. What was the father's name?
A) Hans Dürer
B) Albrecht Dürer the Elder
C) Friedrich Dürer
D) Johann Dürer
  • 6. What city was Dürer working in when he painted this portrait?
A) Venice
B) Antwerp
C) Vienna
D) Nuremberg
  • 7. What is the condition of the painting today?
A) Good condition with some aging
B) Heavily damaged
C) Recently restored
D) Poorly preserved
  • 8. What artistic element emphasizes the father's age?
A) Dark clothing
B) Wrinkles and aged skin
C) Gray background
D) Simple composition
  • 9. What aspect shows Northern Renaissance influence?
A) Idealized beauty
B) Attention to detail and realism
C) Classical mythology themes
D) Dramatic lighting effects
  • 10. What was unique about Dürer's relationship with his father?
A) They were business partners
B) Father was his first art teacher
C) They never met
D) Father disapproved of his career
  • 11. What year did Albrecht Dürer complete 'Portrait of the Artist's Father at 70'?
A) 1510
B) 1485
C) 1505
D) 1497
  • 12. How old was Dürer's father when this portrait was painted?
A) 60
B) 70
C) 75
D) 65
  • 13. What was the original purpose of this portrait?
A) Personal family memorial
B) Public exhibition piece
C) Royal commission
D) Church altarpiece
  • 14. What does the father's clothing suggest about his status?
A) Nobleman
B) Peasant
C) Clergy
D) Middle-class burgher
  • 15. What artistic influence is visible in this work?
A) French tapestry design
B) Italian fresco painting
C) Netherlandish portrait tradition
D) Spanish still life
  • 16. How does this portrait reflect Renaissance values?
A) Mythological themes
B) Abstract symbolism
C) Emphasis on individual character
D) Idealized beauty
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