Art and Symbolism in The Allegory of Good and Bad Government

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What technique did Vermeer use to achieve a realistic effect in his paintings?

Chiaroscuro

Perspective (correct)

Pointillism

Impasto

In Vermeer's 'Woman Holding a Balance,' what does the blue coat worn by the woman symbolize?

Wealth (correct)

Regality

Sadness

Purity

Which artist was a significant influence on Fabritius, as mentioned in the text?

Van Gogh

Picasso

Vermeer

Rembrandt (correct)

What is the painting 'Woman Holding a Balance' by Vermeer often praised for?

Realistic depiction of light and perspective Signup and view all the answers

What type of scenes is Vermeer known for depicting in his paintings?

Interior domestic life Signup and view all the answers

How did Vermeer achieve the effect of capturing a real person in a private moment in his paintings?

Working on the painting over many months Signup and view all the answers

What is the main subject matter of Vermeer's painting mentioned in the text?

A landscape with a woman holding a balance Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes Vermeer's work habits?

He worked slowly, completing only two or three paintings a year Signup and view all the answers

What does the painting of the Last Judgment in Vermeer's work symbolize?

Judgment between good and evil Signup and view all the answers

In what city did Vermeer live his later years?

Delft Signup and view all the answers

Which period saw the rise of still life painting as its own genre?

The Baroque period Signup and view all the answers

How did Vermeer's work gain recognition after being forgotten for over two hundred years?

After his paintings were rediscovered Signup and view all the answers

What distinguished Dutch painters from Renaissance artists in terms of patronage?

They sold their paintings to merchants and families rather than churches or wealthy families. Signup and view all the answers

Why was Judith Leyster's Self-Portrait considered a form of advertisement for her skills?

To showcase her proficiency in genre and portrait painting. Signup and view all the answers

What was uncommon during the period in which Judith Leyster lived?

Women painting as a profession. Signup and view all the answers

In what style was Noah Leading the Animals into the Ark painted?

Oil sketch Signup and view all the answers

How did oil sketches during the Renaissance differ from larger pieces?

They were planned out as preparatory studies for larger works. Signup and view all the answers

When was Judith Leyster's work rediscovered and reevaluated?

Late 19th century Signup and view all the answers