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Madonna of the Book, by Sandro Botticelli - Quiz
Contributed by: Forster
  • 1. Who painted the 'Madonna of the Book'?
A) Leonardo da Vinci
B) Sandro Botticelli
C) Michelangelo
D) Raphael
  • 2. In which century was 'Madonna of the Book' created?
A) 16th century
B) 14th century
C) 15th century
D) 17th century
  • 3. What artistic period does this painting belong to?
A) Early Renaissance
B) Gothic
C) Mannerism
D) Baroque
  • 4. What does the pomegranate symbolize in this painting?
A) Wealth and prosperity
B) Original sin
C) Earthly pleasures
D) Christ's resurrection
  • 5. What city was Botticelli working in when he created this painting?
A) Milan
B) Rome
C) Florence
D) Venice
  • 6. How is the Christ Child positioned relative to Mary?
A) Standing beside her
B) In her arms
C) Kneeling before her
D) On her lap
  • 7. What is Mary's gaze directed toward?
A) The book
B) Heavenward
C) The Christ Child
D) The viewer
  • 8. What is the overall mood of the painting?
A) Intimate and contemplative
B) Joyful and celebratory
C) Dramatic and emotional
D) Somber and mournful
  • 9. How does Botticelli depict the figures' hands?
A) Clasped in prayer
B) Elegant and elongated
C) Realistic and sturdy
D) Hidden or obscured
  • 10. What is the painting's Italian title?
A) Madonna della Seggiola
B) Madonna col Bambino
C) Madonna del Libro
D) Madonna Litta
  • 11. What was the likely purpose of this painting?
A) Private devotion
B) Church altarpiece
C) Royal commission
D) Public exhibition
  • 12. What distinguishes Botticelli's style in this work?
A) Dramatic realism
B) Bold colors
C) Complex composition
D) Graceful linearity
  • 13. How is the Virgin Mary typically depicted in this painting?
A) As a floating figure in heaven
B) As a queen on a throne
C) As a young mother reading
D) As a peasant woman working
  • 14. What type of gold decoration is used in the painting?
A) Gold embroidery
B) Gold leaf
C) Gold foil
D) Gold paint
  • 15. What is the predominant color of the Virgin's robe?
A) Red
B) Green
C) White
D) Blue
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