Baroque Art III: The Dutch Republic Answers

Which of these artists was one of the first Dutch still life painters?a.Pieter Claeszb.Rachel Ruyschc.Anthony van Dyck

What is vanitas?a.a type of painting that displays everyday objectsb.reminds the viewer not to focus on material possessionsc.a type of painting that has a mirrored reflectiond.reminds the viewer of the transience of life and material possessions

Who did Rembrandt study under?a.Pieter Claeszb.Rachel Ruyschc.Nicolaes Tulpd.Pieter Lastman

What were Rembrandt’s pieces characterized by?a.shocking images and narrativesb.naturalism and extreme dramac.human qualities and intense color

What does the famous painting above showcase? a. characteristics of the Italian Renaissance b. characteristics of Baroque art in Flanders and the Dutch Republic c. characteristics of both the Italian Renaissance and Baroque art in Flanders Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What Baroque style technique does the artist use in the composition above? a. diagonally to create interest b. horizontally to give a strong sense of space c. diagonally to give a strong sense of space d. vertically to give a strong sense of space Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What is the theme of the piece above? a. the human existence b. the inevitable passage of time and the fleeting life of human beings c. the evolution of life, the party, the fun, and then the end Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Who is the artist of the image above? a. Rachel Ruysch b. Pieter Claesz c. Anthony van Dyck d. Peter Paul Rubens Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What is depicted in the image above? a. King Henry I dressed casually for the hunt and standing on a bluff overlooking a distant view of the country. b. King Charles I dressed casually for the hunt and standing on a bluff overlooking a distant view of the country. c. Rubens himself dressed casually for the hunt and standing on a bluff overlooking a distant view of the country. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What technique did the artist of the above image adopt from Rubens? a. strong contrasting colors b. sense of humor c. perfection of the light and shadow d. attention to texture and detail Please select the best answer from the choices provided