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The Trinity and Mystic Pietà, by Hans Baldung
Contributed by: Muir
  • 1. Who painted 'The Trinity and Mystic Pietà'?
A) Matthias Grünewald
B) Lucas Cranach the Elder
C) Albrecht Dürer
D) Hans Baldung
  • 2. In which century was 'The Trinity and Mystic Pietà' created?
A) 14th century
B) 17th century
C) 16th century
D) 15th century
  • 3. What artistic movement is Hans Baldung associated with?
A) Northern Renaissance
B) Baroque
C) Gothic
D) Italian Renaissance
  • 4. Which medium was used for 'The Trinity and Mystic Pietà'?
A) Oil on panel
B) Fresco
C) Tempera on canvas
D) Watercolor
  • 5. How is the Holy Spirit represented in this painting?
A) As a cloud
B) As a flame
C) As a human figure
D) As a dove
  • 6. What is Hans Baldung's nickname?
A) The Younger
B) Grien
C) The Elder
D) The Bold
  • 7. Which city was Hans Baldung primarily active in?
A) Nuremberg
B) Strasbourg
C) Antwerp
D) Venice
  • 8. What is the central theme of 'The Trinity and Mystic Pietà'?
A) The creation
B) The last judgment
C) The nativity
D) Divine sacrifice and redemption
  • 9. How does Baldung typically portray religious figures?
A) As classical ideals
B) As abstract forms
C) With emotional intensity
D) As everyday people
  • 10. Which element shows Northern Renaissance attention to detail?
A) Minimalist background
B) Flat gold leaf
C) Geometric abstraction
D) Intricate drapery folds
  • 11. What aspect reflects German Renaissance style?
A) Pure classical revival
B) French courtly style
C) Byzantine influence
D) Combined Gothic and Renaissance elements
  • 12. How is Christ's body depicted?
A) Pale and wounded
B) Glowing and divine
C) Robust and healthy
D) Transparent and ghostly
  • 13. How does Baldung handle the subject of death?
A) With spiritual hope
B) As sleep
C) As horror
D) As final ending
  • 14. Which figure is largest in the composition?
A) Jesus Christ
B) The Holy Spirit
C) The Virgin Mary
D) God the Father
  • 15. What is the central figure of the Mystic Pietà typically depicting?
A) Jesus ascending to heaven
B) God creating the world
C) Virgin Mary holding dead Jesus
D) The Holy Spirit as a dove
  • 16. Which country was Hans Baldung from?
A) Italy
B) France
C) Germany
D) Netherlands
  • 17. In the Trinity depiction, where is God the Father typically positioned?
A) Not visible
B) Below Christ
C) To the left of Christ
D) Above or behind Christ
  • 18. What technical innovation helped distribute Baldung's woodcuts widely?
A) Fresco transfer
B) Oil painting techniques
C) Printing press
D) Digital reproduction
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