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Bartolomé Esteban Murillo was a Spanish Baroque painter who is known for his religious and genre paintings. He was born in Seville in 1617 and spent most of his life there, creating works that were highly sought after by the city's wealthy patrons. Murillo's paintings are characterized by their naturalism, use of light and shadow, and emotional expressiveness. In this quiz, we will test your knowledge of Murillo's life and art, and see how much you know about this influential artist.
What was Murillo's primary medium of art?
Oil painting
Watercolor painting
Sculpture
Printmaking
What was the name of Murillo's most famous painting?
The Last Supper
The Mona Lisa
The Starry Night
The Immaculate Conception
What was the name of the art academy where Murillo studied?
Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando
Royal Academy of Arts of London
Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze
École des Beaux-Arts
What was the name of Murillo's wife?
Juana de la Fuente
Maria de la Cruz
Ana de la Vega
Isabel de la Rosa
What was the name of the religious order that Murillo painted for frequently?
Franciscans
Dominicans
Jesuits
Benedictines
What was the name of the painting technique that Murillo used to create a soft, glowing effect?
Chiaroscuro
Sfumato
Tenebrism
Impasto
What was the name of the painting that Murillo created for the Hospital de la Caridad in Seville?
The Immaculate Conception
The Holy Family
The Adoration of the Shepherds
The Charity of St. Thomas of Villanueva
What was the name of the painting that Murillo created for the Capuchin monastery in Seville?
The Immaculate Conception
The Holy Family
The Adoration of the Shepherds
The Charity of St. Thomas of Villanueva
What was the name of the painting that Murillo created for the Church of Santa Maria la Blanca in Seville?
The Immaculate Conception
The Holy Family
The Adoration of the Shepherds
The Charity of St. Thomas of Villanueva
What was the name of the painting that Murillo created for the Church of Santa Maria la Mayor in Seville?
The Immaculate Conception
The Holy Family
The Adoration of the Shepherds
The Charity of St. Thomas of Villanueva
What was the name of the painting that Murillo created for the Church of San Pedro in Seville?
The Immaculate Conception
The Holy Family
The Adoration of the Shepherds
The Charity of St. Thomas of Villanueva
What was the name of the painting that Murillo created for the Church of San Francisco in Seville?
The Immaculate Conception
The Holy Family
The Adoration of the Shepherds
The Charity of St. Thomas of Villanueva
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