Rembrandt (Leaving Cert Art): Quizzes
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What time period did the Dutch Golden Age span?
What time period did the Dutch Golden Age span?
1581 to 1672
In which city was Rembrandt born?
In which city was Rembrandt born?
Leiden
What was the name of Rembrandt's wife whom he married in 1634?
What was the name of Rembrandt's wife whom he married in 1634?
Saskia van Uylenburgh
What is chiaroscuro?
What is chiaroscuro?
Dramatic light/dark contrast technique
In which year did Rembrandt complete The Night Watch?
In which year did Rembrandt complete The Night Watch?
1642
Approximately how many self-portraits did Rembrandt create during his career?
Approximately how many self-portraits did Rembrandt create during his career?
100
When was The Storm on the Sea of Galilee stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum?
When was The Storm on the Sea of Galilee stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum?
1990
What did Saskia die from in 1642?
What did Saskia die from in 1642?
Tuberculosis
Which painting is considered one of Rembrandt's final works completed in 1669?
Which painting is considered one of Rembrandt's final works completed in 1669?
The Return of the Prodigal Son
Besides oil painting, which other art forms did Rembrandt master?
Besides oil painting, which other art forms did Rembrandt master?
Etching & printmaking
In which year was The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp completed?
In which year was The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp completed?
1632
What was the name of Rembrandt's son who survived to adulthood?
What was the name of Rembrandt's son who survived to adulthood?
Titus
What were the dimensions of Rembrandt's painting Danaë?
What were the dimensions of Rembrandt's painting Danaë?
Eight by ten feet