Question 1

The _______________ was created for a hospital that specialized in the care of patients with skin diseases.

Accepted Answer

The Isenheim Altarpiece was created specifically for the hospital of St. Anthony in Isenheim, which was known for its specialized care of patients with skin diseases such as leprosy. The altarpiece was intended to provide spiritual comfort and hope for the patients, and its imagery was carefully curated to address their specific needs and concerns.

Question 2

The enthusiasm of __________ for all things Italian meant that the Italian Renaissance style soon appeared in French architecture.

Accepted Answer

Francis I was known for his enthusiasm for all things Italian and was an important patron of the arts during the Renaissance period in France. It is therefore likely that the Italian Renaissance style was heavily influenced by Francis I's patronage during his reign as king of France.

Question 3

The Northern artist regarded as being as self-confident as Michelangelo was __________.

Accepted Answer

Dürer was known for his exceptional skill and confidence, often comparing himself to Michelangelo in his own writings. Riemenschneider, Stoss, and Grünewald were all talented Northern artists but there is no evidence that they were as self-confident as Michelangelo.

Question 4

Typical of Northern Renaissance art, Dürer's landscape in Adam and Eve is rich in ______________.

Accepted Answer

Dürer's landscape in Adam and Eve is rich in a variety of surface textures and tonal variations, closely observed renderings of nature, and symbolic meaning, all of which are typical of Northern Renaissance art.

Question 5

__________ was unusual in that he worked for Protestant patrons and delighted in earthly things.

Accepted Answer

Cranach is known for being a painter who worked for Protestant patrons such as Martin Luther, and his art often included erotic and mythological subjects, which was unusual for that time period.

Question 6

The Flemish artist __________ found favor in France as the royal portrait painter.

Accepted Answer

The Flemish artist Clouet, also known as Jean Clouet, was a favorite of the French royal court and was appointed as the official portrait painter to King Francis I. Altdorfer, Grünewald, and Durër were all German Renaissance artists and not known for portrait painting in France.

Question 7

Tilman Riemenschneider had the largest workshop in __________.

Accepted Answer

Tilman Riemenschneider had his workshop in Würzburg, Germany.

Question 8

The descriptions of Saint __________ informed Grünewald's paintings for the Isenheim Altarpiece .

Accepted Answer

The answer of The descriptions of Saint __________ informed Grünewald's...

Question 9

Dürer openly expressed his ______________in the Four Apostles .

Accepted Answer

Dürer was a devout Lutheran and he openly expressed his religious beliefs in his art, including the Four Apostles. The painting depicts four biblical figures who were chosen by Jesus to spread his teachings and establish the Christian Church, emphasizing Dürer's religious beliefs.

Question 10

The Edict of __________ granted toleration to Protestants.

Accepted Answer

The Edict of Nantes, issued in 1598 by King Henry IV of France, granted toleration to Protestants and ended the Wars of Religion in France. The Edict recognized and allowed Protestants to practice their religion in specific regions of France and gave them civil rights.

Question 11

__________ carved an altarpiece for the Abbey of Saint Anthony in Isenheim.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ carved an altarpiece for the Abbey...

Question 12

Lucas Cranach the Elder was the favorite painter of __________.

Accepted Answer

Lucas Cranach the Elder was the favorite painter of Martin Luther.

Question 13

Landscape painting became popular among ____________in the sixteenth century because, although it had no overt religious content, it could be seen as a reflection of God's works on earth.

Accepted Answer

Landscape painting became popular among Protestants in the sixteenth century because they believed that God's works on earth could be appreciated and studied through nature. Catholics, artists, and romantics may have also appreciated landscape painting, but it was specifically popular among Protestants for its perceived reflection of God's creation.

Question 14

Dürer's The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse is a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse is a woodcut, which means it was created using a relief printing process where the image is carved into a wooden block and then inked and printed onto paper.

Question 15

Although Martin Luther never supported __________, many Protestant zealots destroyed sculpture, stained glass, and religious paintings they felt was idolatrous.

Accepted Answer

Martin Luther may have had issues with certain aspects of Catholicism, but he did not advocate for the destruction of religious artwork. This is known as iconoclasm, and it was a practice carried out by some zealous Protestants in the centuries following the Reformation.

Question 16

Erasmus and __________ were important reformers in the early sixteenth century.

Accepted Answer

Erasmus and Luther were both important reformers in the early sixteenth century. Charles, Leoni, and Philip were important figures during this time as well, but they were not primarily known for their role in the Protestant Reformation.

Question 17

What was an effect of the Reformation on the Netherlands during the sixteenth century?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What was an effect of the Reformation...

Question 18

Dürer's work in which media led to his fame and fortune?

Accepted Answer

While Dürer did work in several different media, it was his work in graphic arts and painting that led to his fame and fortune. He was particularly renowned for his woodcuts and engravings, which were in high demand during his time.

Question 19

__________ was the foremost artist of the German Renaissance.

Accepted Answer

Albrecht Dürer is widely considered to be the foremost artist of the German Renaissance, renowned for his paintings, drawings, and prints. He was a key figure in spreading Renaissance ideas and techniques throughout northern Europe.

Question 20

The work of ________________in the sixteenth century continued the German tradition of medieval mysticism and emotional spirituality to create extraordinarily moving paintings.

Accepted Answer

Grünewald is known for his emotionally charged and highly expressive paintings that continue the German tradition of medieval mysticism and spirituality. Stoss and Riemenschneider were both Gothic sculptors, and Fontana was an Italian Baroque painter.

Quiz 22: Sixteenth-century Art in Northern Europe and the Iberian Peninsula