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Diego Velázquez was a Spanish painter who lived during the 17th century. He is considered one of the most important artists of the Baroque period and is known for his realistic and detailed portraits. In this quiz, we will test your knowledge on the life and works of this renowned artist.
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What was Diego Velázquez's profession?
Sculptor
Painter
Writer
Musician
In which century did Diego Velázquez live?
16th century
17th century
18th century
19th century
Which Spanish king did Diego Velázquez serve as a court painter?
Philip II
Charles V
Philip III
Philip IV
What is the name of Diego Velázquez's most famous painting?
The Last Supper
The Birth of Venus
Las Meninas
The Mona Lisa
Which art movement is Diego Velázquez associated with?
Baroque
Renaissance
Impressionism
Cubism
What is the name of the painting that depicts the Spanish court dwarf, Sebastián de Morra?
The Dwarf
The Jester
The Fool
The Buffoon
Which Italian artist influenced Diego Velázquez's work?
Leonardo da Vinci
Michelangelo
Caravaggio
Raphael
What is the name of the painting that depicts the Spanish princess, Infanta Margarita?
The Princess and the Pea
The Princess and the Frog
The Princess and the Unicorn
The Princess of Spain
Which museum in Madrid houses many of Diego Velázquez's paintings?
The Prado Museum
The Louvre Museum
The British Museum
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
What is the name of the painting that depicts the Spanish conquistador, Juan de Pareja?
The Conquistador
The Explorer
The Adventurer
The Slave
Which painting by Diego Velázquez depicts the Greek mythological figure, Mars?
Mars and Venus
Mars and Cupid
Mars and Apollo
Mars and Minerva
What is the name of the painting that depicts the Spanish queen, Mariana of Austria?
The Queen of Spain
The Queen's Portrait
The Royal Family
The Family of Philip IV
Which painting by Diego Velázquez depicts the Spanish nobleman, Don Gaspar de Guzmán?
The Nobleman
The Duke of Alba
The Count of Olivares
The Marquis of Santa Cruz
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