Francisco de Zurbarán was a Spanish painter who lived during the 17th century. He was known for his religious paintings, which were characterized by their realism and dramatic lighting.
Zurbarán's works were highly regarded during his lifetime and continue to be celebrated today. In this quiz, we will test your knowledge of Zurbarán's life and art, exploring his most famous works and the historical context in which he lived. Are you ready to put your knowledge to the test? Let's get started!
In which Spanish city was Francisco de Zurbarán born?
Seville
Madrid
Valencia
Barcelona
What was Zurbarán's preferred subject matter?
Landscapes
Portraits
Religious themes
Still life
Franciscans b) Dominicans c) Jesuits d) Benedictines
Franciscans
Dominicans
Jesuits
Benedictines
What is the name of Zurbarán's most famous painting series?
The Annunciation
The Last Supper
The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian
The Jacob and His Twelve Sons
Which Spanish king was a patron of Zurbarán?
Philip II
Charles V
Philip IV
Ferdinand VII
What is the name of Zurbarán's famous painting of Saint Serapion?
Saint Serapion in Ecstasy
Saint Serapion in Meditation
Saint Serapion in Contemplation
Saint Serapion in Prayer
Which famous Spanish artist was Zurbarán's contemporary?
Diego Velázquez
Francisco Goya
El Greco
Pablo Picasso
What is the name of Zurbarán's famous painting of Saint Francis in Meditation?
Saint Francis in Prayer
Saint Francis in Contemplation
Saint Francis in Ecstasy
Saint Francis in Solitude
Which famous museum houses Zurbarán's painting series of Jacob and His Twelve Sons?
The Louvre
The Prado
The National Gallery
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
What is the name of Zurbarán's famous painting of Saint Bonaventure?
Saint Bonaventure in Meditation
Saint Bonaventure in Contemplation
Saint Bonaventure in Ecstasy
Saint Bonaventure in Prayer
Which famous art movement was Zurbarán associated with?
Baroque
Renaissance
Impressionism
Cubism
What is the name of Zurbarán's famous painting of Saint Margaret of Antioch?
Saint Margaret in Meditation
Saint Margaret in Contemplation
Saint Margaret in Ecstasy
Saint Margaret in Prayer
Which famous Spanish writer wrote a poem about Zurbarán's painting of Saint Serapion?
Federico García Lorca
Miguel de Cervantes
Pablo Neruda
Antonio Machado
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