Art History: Early Renaissance Masters Quiz

Filippo Brunelleschi was the architect who designed the Pazzi Chapel in Florence in 1440. He was a key figure in the early Renaissance and known for his contributions to architecture and engineering.

The correct answer refers to the individuals who led the Choir of St. Lorenz in 1439. The incorrect answers are famous composers from different time periods who did not have a connection to the Choir of St. Lorenz during that specific year.

Masaccio painted the Holy Trinity in 1425, a renowned fresco located in the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella in Florence. While Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael are all famous Renaissance artists, it was Masaccio who created this particular masterpiece.

Masaccio was the Italian painter who created the renowned fresco painting Tribute Money in the Brancacci Chapel of the Santa Maria del Carmine church in Florence in 1427.

The correct artist who painted the Expulsion from Eden in 1427 is Masaccio, not Raphael, Michelangelo, or Leonardo da Vinci.

Lorenzo Ghiberti was the artist responsible for creating the Porta del Paradiso between 1425-52. This masterpiece is also known as the Gates of Paradise and is located at the Baptistery of San Giovanni in Florence, Italy. While Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael were all renowned Italian artists from the Renaissance period, they were not the creators of the Porta del Paradiso.

The correct answer is Jacopo della Quercia as he is the artist who created the sculpture 'Expulsion from Paradise' in 1430. Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Donatello are all renowned Italian artists but they did not create this specific sculpture.

The correct answer is Jan van Eyck, a Flemish painter known for his detailed and masterful use of oil paint. The 'Adam & Eve' panel is part of the Ghent Altarpiece, one of his most famous works.

The correct artist of the painting 'Madonna of Chancellor Rolin' is Jan van Eyck, who created it in 1433-34.

The Ghent Altarpiece painted in 1432 is attributed to the Flemish brothers Hubert and Jan van Eyck, known for their detailed and innovative use of oil painting techniques. Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent van Gogh, and Pablo Picasso were all renowned artists, but they did not paint the Ghent Altarpiece.

The correct answer is Hubert & Jan van Eyck. They are renowned Flemish painters known for their masterpiece, the Ghent Altarpiece, completed in 1432.

Rogier van der Weyden painted 'Portrait of a Lady' in 1455, showcasing his mastery in portraiture during the Northern Renaissance. Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Vincent van Gogh are renowned artists from different periods in art history, but they did not paint this particular portrait in 1455.

Petrus Christus was a Netherlandish painter active in Bruges. He is known for his detailed and realistic portraits, including the Portrait of a Carthusian painted in 1446.

The Portinari Altarpiece was painted by Hugo van der Goes in 1476. While Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael were all renowned artists of the Renaissance period, they are not the correct painters of this specific altarpiece.

The Palazzo Medici-Riccardi was designed by the architect Michelozzo for the Medici family in Florence, Italy in 1444.

Michelozzo was the architect commissioned by the Medici family to design and create the Cortile of Palazzo Medici-Riccardi in 1444. While other architects like Leon Battista Alberti and Filippo Brunelleschi were also renowned during the Renaissance period, they were not directly involved in this particular project. Donatello, an accomplished sculptor, was not primarily known for his architectural work.

Leon Battista Alberti is credited with the first documented prescription for eyeglasses, dating back to the 15th century. While S. Francesco is not related to the invention of eyeglasses, 1450 simply indicates the time period when this innovation took place, and Galileo Galilei is known for his contributions to astronomy and physics but not specifically for eyeglasses.

Piero della Francesca is the Italian Renaissance artist known for creating the painting 'An Ideal Town' around the mid-15th century, showcasing his mastery of perspective and geometry in art.

Donatello is the correct answer as he was the sculptor of St. George during the stated period. Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Raphael were also famous Italian artists during the Renaissance, but they were not the sculptors of St. George between 1415-17.

The correct answer is Donatello. Donatello, an Italian artist, was the creator of the Equestrian Monument to Gattamelate during 1445-50. Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael were also renowned artists but were not responsible for this particular artwork.

The correct artist behind the painting 'Hercules and Antaeus' created in 1475 is Antonio del Pollaiuolo. While Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Sandro Botticelli are renowned artists from the same time period, they were not responsible for this particular artwork.

The correct answer is 'Antico Venus Felix 1500'. This statue is believed to represent the goddess Venus and is attributed to the Italian sculptor Antico, created in the year 1500.

The correct artist who created the sculpture 'Bust of a Lady' in 1460-4 is Desiderio da Settignano. While Michelangelo, Donatello, and Leonardo da Vinci are renowned Italian Renaissance artists, they were not the creators of this particular sculpture.

Andrea del Verrocchio was the artist behind the painting 'Madonna and Child' created in 1470-80. While Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael were all renowned artists of the Renaissance period, they were not the creators of this specific artwork.

The correct answer is Luca della Robbia. He was an Italian sculptor known for his terracotta sculptures, particularly the glazed terracotta technique he used for creating the Madonna and Child sculpture dated 1455-60.