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What technique did Vermeer use to achieve a realistic effect in his paintings?
What technique did Vermeer use to achieve a realistic effect in his paintings?
In Vermeer's 'Woman Holding a Balance,' what does the blue coat worn by the woman symbolize?
In Vermeer's 'Woman Holding a Balance,' what does the blue coat worn by the woman symbolize?
Which artist was a significant influence on Fabritius, as mentioned in the text?
Which artist was a significant influence on Fabritius, as mentioned in the text?
What is the painting 'Woman Holding a Balance' by Vermeer often praised for?
What is the painting 'Woman Holding a Balance' by Vermeer often praised for?
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What type of scenes is Vermeer known for depicting in his paintings?
What type of scenes is Vermeer known for depicting in his paintings?
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How did Vermeer achieve the effect of capturing a real person in a private moment in his paintings?
How did Vermeer achieve the effect of capturing a real person in a private moment in his paintings?
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What is the main subject matter of Vermeer's painting mentioned in the text?
What is the main subject matter of Vermeer's painting mentioned in the text?
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Which of the following best describes Vermeer's work habits?
Which of the following best describes Vermeer's work habits?
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What does the painting of the Last Judgment in Vermeer's work symbolize?
What does the painting of the Last Judgment in Vermeer's work symbolize?
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In what city did Vermeer live his later years?
In what city did Vermeer live his later years?
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Which period saw the rise of still life painting as its own genre?
Which period saw the rise of still life painting as its own genre?
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How did Vermeer's work gain recognition after being forgotten for over two hundred years?
How did Vermeer's work gain recognition after being forgotten for over two hundred years?
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What distinguished Dutch painters from Renaissance artists in terms of patronage?
What distinguished Dutch painters from Renaissance artists in terms of patronage?
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Why was Judith Leyster's Self-Portrait considered a form of advertisement for her skills?
Why was Judith Leyster's Self-Portrait considered a form of advertisement for her skills?
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What was uncommon during the period in which Judith Leyster lived?
What was uncommon during the period in which Judith Leyster lived?
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In what style was Noah Leading the Animals into the Ark painted?
In what style was Noah Leading the Animals into the Ark painted?
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How did oil sketches during the Renaissance differ from larger pieces?
How did oil sketches during the Renaissance differ from larger pieces?
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When was Judith Leyster's work rediscovered and reevaluated?
When was Judith Leyster's work rediscovered and reevaluated?
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