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