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Crucifixion with the Virgin and St John, by Hendrick ter Brugghen
Contributed by: Muir
  • 1. What is the primary medium of Hendrick ter Brugghen's 'Crucifixion with the Virgin and St John'?
A) Fresco
B) Watercolor on paper
C) Oil on canvas
D) Tempera on wood
  • 2. In which century did Hendrick ter Brugghen paint this work?
A) 16th century
B) 15th century
C) 17th century
D) 18th century
  • 3. Which artistic movement is ter Brugghen associated with?
A) French Rococo
B) German Expressionism
C) Dutch Caravaggism
D) Italian Renaissance
  • 4. Which Italian master strongly influenced ter Brugghen's style?
A) Caravaggio
B) Leonardo da Vinci
C) Titian
D) Michelangelo
  • 5. How does ter Brugghen typically handle light in his paintings?
A) Even, flat lighting
B) Backlighting
C) Natural outdoor light
D) Dramatic chiaroscuro
  • 6. Which biblical figure stands to the right of the cross?
A) St. Luke
B) St. Paul
C) St. Matthew
D) St. John the Evangelist
  • 7. What nationality was Hendrick ter Brugghen?
A) French
B) Italian
C) Flemish
D) Dutch
  • 8. Which city was ter Brugghen primarily active in?
A) Antwerp
B) Utrecht
C) Rome
D) Amsterdam
  • 9. What aspect of Caravaggio's style did ter Brugghen adopt?
A) Complex perspective
B) Classical idealism
C) Naturalism and dramatic lighting
D) Mythological themes
  • 10. Which religious group would have commissioned this work?
A) Eastern Orthodox church
B) Catholic patrons
C) Protestant reformers
D) Jewish community
  • 11. What is the primary focus of the composition?
A) Historical accuracy
B) Emotional response to crucifixion
C) Landscape background
D) Architectural details
  • 12. What type of cross is typically depicted?
A) Greek cross
B) Latin cross
C) Tau cross
D) Celtic cross
  • 13. How does the painting create emotional impact?
A) Intimate close composition
B) Multiple figures
C) Large scale
D) Bright colors
  • 14. Which art historical term describes ter Brugghen's group?
A) Utrecht Caravaggisti
B) Delft School
C) Haarlem Mannerists
D) Leiden Fine Painters
  • 15. How does the painting handle religious symbolism?
A) Complex and allegorical
B) Didactic and clear
C) Minimal and abstract
D) Subtle and emotional
  • 16. What is the dominant emotional tone of the painting?
A) Sorrowful
B) Triumphant
C) Joyful
D) Angry
  • 17. What is St John's role in the composition?
A) Preaching to crowds
B) Writing gospels
C) Fighting soldiers
D) Comforting the Virgin
  • 18. When was ter Brugghen born?
A) 1600
B) 1620
C) 1560
D) 1588
  • 19. What type of religious art did ter Brugghen specialize in?
A) Church architecture
B) Biblical scenes
C) Illuminated manuscripts
D) Portraits of clergy
  • 20. Which other Dutch artist was influenced by Caravaggio?
A) Rembrandt
B) Frans Hals
C) Gerrit van Honthorst
D) Vermeer
  • 21. How does ter Brugghen depict the figures' expressions?
A) Blank and neutral
B) Intense emotion
C) Smiling
D) Abstract forms
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