Question 1

Which Baroque artist is well known for producing many etchings?
A) Caravaggio
B) Rembrandt
C) Vermeer
D) Rubens

Accepted Answer

Rembrandt is well known for producing over 300 etchings throughout his career.

Question 2

In the seventeenth century, The Dutch Republic was predominantly:
A) Protestant
B) Catholic
C) Orthodox
D) Jewish

Accepted Answer

In the seventeenth century, the Dutch Republic was predominantly Protestant, specifically Calvinist. This was a result of the Dutch Revolt against the Catholic Habsburg Empire in the late sixteenth century, which led to the establishment of an independent Dutch state with Protestantism as its dominant religion.

Question 3

In the seventeenth century there was a division of the Netherlands into two parts: the Northern Netherlands and the Southern Netherlands.

Accepted Answer

This is true. The Northern Netherlands became the Dutch Republic, while the Southern Netherlands remained under Spanish control and later became modern-day Belgium.

Question 4

Marie de' Medici was an important patron of which artist?
A) Rubens
B) Vermeer
C) Hals
D) Leyster

Accepted Answer

Marie de' Medici was an important patron of Peter Paul Rubens, commissioning him to create a series of paintings for the Luxembourg Palace in Paris, which depict her life events and history of the Medici family.

Question 5

Jan Steen and Jan Vermeer were active as painters of different types of genre painting.

Accepted Answer

Jan Steen and Jan Vermeer were both Dutch painters who specialized in genre painting, but they had different approaches and subject matter within the genre. Jan Steen was known for his lively and often humorous scenes of everyday life, while Jan Vermeer was known for his elegant and tranquil depictions of domestic life and interior scenes.

Question 6

Rembrandt was a versatile artist who worked both in painting and:
A) Printmaking
B) Sculpture
C) Architecture
D) Textiles

Accepted Answer

Rembrandt was known for his work in printmaking, particularly etching. He produced over 300 etchings throughout his career, incorporating various subject matters such as landscapes, portraits, and biblical scenes. While he did dabble in sculpture at a young age, it was printmaking that he primarily focused on in addition to painting.

Question 7

Baroque artists from what country usually specialized in a particular type of painting such as landscape, portraiture, still life, or genre?
A) Italy
B) Holland
C) Spain
D) France

Accepted Answer

Baroque artists from Holland usually specialized in a particular type of painting, which is known as genre painting. Genre painting depicts scenes from everyday life, often emphasizing the moral or satirical message of the work. This specialization was encouraged by the strong demand for such paintings from the urban middle-class patrons in Holland during the 17th century.

Question 8

What artist etched more than 20 self-portraits, including Self-Portrait with Cap, Open Mouthed?
A) Rembrandt
B) Vermeer
C) Dürer
D) Hals

Accepted Answer

Rembrandt is known for his numerous self-portraits, with over 20 etchings alone. One of his most famous self-portraits is "Self-Portrait with Two Circles." "Self-Portrait with Cap, Open Mouthed" is another well-known self-portrait by Rembrandt.

Question 9

Van Dyck was court painter to:
A) Charles I of England
B) Charles I of Spain
C) Charles II of Spain
D) Charles V of Germany

Accepted Answer

Van Dyck was court painter to Charles I of England.

Question 10

Rachel Ruysch established a career as an important
A) Still life painter
B) Portraitist
C) Landscape artist
D) Genre painter

Accepted Answer

Rachel Ruysch is best known for her still life paintings, often featuring floral arrangements with a highly detailed, realistic style.

Question 11

Which would be concerned with a theme of Vanitas?
A) genre
B) landscape
C) portraiture
D) still life

Accepted Answer

Vanitas is a theme in art that emphasizes the transient nature of earthly life and the futility of earthly pursuits. It is often depicted through still life compositions that include symbols of mortality, such as skulls, hourglasses, and withered flowers. Therefore, the best choice would be still life.

Question 12

What were important sources of patronage in seventeenth century Holland?
A) royalty
B) church
C) nobility and aristocrats
D) middle class

Accepted Answer

In seventeenth century Holland, the middle class, including merchants and professionals, played a significant role in the art market, commissioning and purchasing art, which was a departure from the traditional sources of patronage such as the church, nobility, and royalty found in other parts of Europe.

Question 13

Quiet scenes of domestic tranquility in a Dutch home are typical of:
A) Jordaens
B) Vermeer
C) Ruisdael
D) Van Dyck

Accepted Answer

Quiet scenes of domestic tranquility are most closely associated with the work of Vermeer, who was known for his intimate and detailed portrayals of everyday life in Dutch homes. Jordaens and Van Dyck were both Flemish artists known for their more dramatic and baroque style, while Ruisdael was known for his landscapes.

Question 14

Which of the following is true about Rembrandt's Bathsheba with King David's Letter?
A) It demonstrates the psychological depth of the artist's work
B) It faithfully recreates the subject from 2 Samuel 11:2-27
C) The patron was a wealthy Dutch businessman
D) Rembrandt idealizes the appearance of Bathsheba

Accepted Answer

Rembrandt's Bathsheba with King David's Letter is known for its psychological depth, as it portrays Bathsheba in a moment of contemplation and internal conflict after receiving the letter from King David. This is characteristic of Rembrandt's style, which often focuses on the inner emotional lives of his figures. The painting is not a faithful recreation of the biblical story, as Rembrandt takes artistic license with both the composition and the details of the scene. The patron of the painting is not known. Rembrandt does not idealize the appearance of Bathsheba, but rather portrays her realistically, with a focus on her expression and emotional state.

Question 15

In the seventeenth century, Flanders was predominantly
A) Catholic
B) Lutheran
C) Anglican
D) Orthodox

Accepted Answer

Flanders was historically a Catholic region and remained predominantly Catholic during the seventeenth century. The Protestant Reformation did make some inroads into the region, but by the seventeenth century, Catholicism was still the dominant religion in Flanders.

Question 16

What types of scenes are typical in Vermeer's paintings?
A) genre
B) landscape
C) history
D) still life

Accepted Answer

Vermeer's paintings are known for their depictions of everyday life, often referred to as genre scenes. They feature domestic interiors, women engaged in daily tasks such as reading or playing instruments, and interactions between people. Landscape, history, and still life paintings are not common in Vermeer's works.

Question 17

All of the following are common specializations associated with the Dutch Baroque painters EXCEPT:
A) landscape
B) group portrait
C) still life
D) palace art and court life

Accepted Answer

While the Dutch Baroque painters certainly painted palace art and court life at times, it is not one of the most common specializations associated with them. The other three choices, landscape, group portrait, and still life, are much more closely associated with the Dutch Baroque style.

Question 18

Rubens was distinguished among seventeenth century Flemish artists by his habit of completing all of his paintings by himself.

Accepted Answer

Rubens often employed a workshop where assistants would help execute portions of his works, a common practice among master painters of his time.

Question 19

Which Flemish artist had an elite international clientele?
A) Hals
B) Heda
C) Ruisdael
D) Rubens

Accepted Answer

Rubens had an elite international clientele, including royalty and aristocrats from across Europe. He was highly sought after as a painter, diplomat, and art collector, and his works were in high demand during his lifetime and beyond.

Question 20

What type of painting is The Night Watch?
A) landscape
B) still life
C) group portrait
D) vanitas

Accepted Answer

The Night Watch is a group portrait painted by Dutch artist Rembrandt in 1642. It depicts a company of musketeers and their captain. The painting is also known as The Company of Frans Banning Cocq and Willem van Ruytenburch, as these are the two central figures of the group.

Quiz 20: The Baroque in the Netherlands

Which Baroque artist is well known for producing many etchings?

In the seventeenth century, The Dutch Republic was predominantly:

In the seventeenth century there was a division of the Netherlands into two parts: the Northern Netherlands and the Southern Netherlands.

Marie de' Medici was an important patron of which artist?

Jan Steen and Jan Vermeer were active as painters of different types of genre painting.

Rembrandt was a versatile artist who worked both in painting and:

Baroque artists from what country usually specialized in a particular type of painting such as landscape, portraiture, still life, or genre?

What artist etched more than 20 self-portraits, including Self-Portrait with Cap, Open Mouthed?

Van Dyck was court painter to:

Rachel Ruysch established a career as an important

Which would be concerned with a theme of Vanitas?

What were important sources of patronage in seventeenth century Holland?

Quiet scenes of domestic tranquility in a Dutch home are typical of:

Which of the following is true about Rembrandt's Bathsheba with King David's Letter?

In the seventeenth century, Flanders was predominantly

What types of scenes are typical in Vermeer's paintings?

All of the following are common specializations associated with the Dutch Baroque painters EXCEPT:

Rubens was distinguished among seventeenth century Flemish artists by his habit of completing all of his paintings by himself.

Which Flemish artist had an elite international clientele?

What type of painting is The Night Watch?