Women In The Visual Arts: Review Images - Baroque

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1. What is the title and year of Josefa de Ayala's artwork depicted in Fig. 19?

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The correct answer provides the artist's name, artwork title, and the year it was created. The incorrect answers are famous artworks by other artists from different time periods.

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Explore the impact and contributions of women in the Baroque period of art history. This educational activity focuses on analyzing artistic works and understanding the role of women... see moreartists and subjects during the Baroque era, enhancing appreciation and critical thinking skills. see less

2. Who created the sculpture 'Death of Mary Magdalene' in 1697?

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Luisda Roldan created the sculpture 'Death of Mary Magdalene' in 1697. The other three options are renowned Italian artists known for their contributions to the art world, but they did not create this particular sculpture.

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3. Who is the artist of the painting shown in Fig. 1?

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The correct answer is Artemesia GentileschiSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting1630s. This self-portrait by Gentileschi showcases her as the allegorical figure of Painting, which is an important representation in art history.

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4. Who painted Susanna and the Elders in 1610?

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Artemesia Gentileschi was an Italian Baroque painter known for her powerful images of women from myth and the Bible. In 1610, she painted Susanna and the Elders, showcasing her talent and unique style.

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5. Identify the artist and title of the painting depicted in Fig. 3.

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Fig. 3 corresponds to Artemesia Gentileschi's painting 'Judith and Holofernes' created between 1625 and 1627. The painting depicts the biblical scene of Judith beheading Holofernes.

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6. Who is the artist of the painting 'Portia Wounding her Thigh' created in 1664?

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Elisabetta Sirani was an Italian Baroque painter known for her portraits, specifically the painting 'Portia Wounding her Thigh' created in 1664.

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7. Who created the sculpture 'Apollo and Daphne' in 1698?

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The correct answer is Teresa del PoApollo & Daphne who created the sculpture 'Apollo and Daphne' in 1698. The other options Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael were famous Italian artists from the Renaissance period known for their contributions to art, but they did not create this specific sculpture.

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8. Who painted the self-portrait shown in Fig. 6?

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The correct answer is Judith Leyster. She was a Dutch Golden Age painter known for her skillful use of light and shade in her works, particularly in portraits and genre scenes.

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9. Who painted 'The Proposition' in 1631?

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Judith Leyster painted 'The Proposition' in 1631, not Rembrandt van Rijn, Vermeer, or Frans Hals.

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10. Who painted the painting titled 'Young Flute Player' in the 1630s?

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Judith Leyster was a Dutch Golden Age painter known for her portraits and genre paintings. 'Young Flute Player' is one of her notable works from the 1630s.

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11. Who painted 'Mother Sewing with Children by Lamplight and Fire' around 1633?

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Judith Leyster was a Dutch Golden Age painter known for her genre scenes and still lifes. She was one of the few female painters of the 17th century.

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12. Who painted the self-portrait in Fig. 10?

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Clara Peeters is the correct answer as she was a Flemish still-life painter known for her detailed depiction of food and flowers. Mary Cassatt was an American painter known for her works depicting the lives of women and children. Diego Velazquez was a Spanish painter known for his portraits of the Spanish royal family. Rembrandt van Rijn was a Dutch painter known for his portraits and biblical scenes.

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13. When was the painting 'Still Life' by Clara Peeters created?

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Clara Peeters' 'Still Life' painting was created in 1612, showcasing her talent and unique style during that time period.

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14. What is depicted in Fig. 12?

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Fig. 12 is a painting by Maria van Oosterwyck depicting a Vanitas Still Life created in 1668. The artwork is known for its rich symbolism and intricate details, focusing on themes of life, mortality, and the transience of earthly pleasures.

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15. Who painted the Flower Piece in 1706?

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Rachel Ruysch was a Dutch still-life painter known for her flower pieces. She painted the Flower Piece in 1706, showcasing her talent in capturing the beauty of flowers in her artwork.

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16. Who painted 'Still Life with Bottle' in 1770?

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Anne Vallayer-Coster was the French painter who created the artwork 'Still Life with Bottle' in 1770. The other artists mentioned did not paint this particular piece.

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17. Who painted 'White Soup Bowl' in 1771?

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Anne Vallayer-Coster was the artist who painted 'White Soup Bowl' in 1771. The other three artists mentioned did not create this particular artwork.

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18. Who authored the Dissertation in Insect Generations & Metamorphosis in Suriname in 1719?

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Maria Sybilla Merian was a famous naturalist and scientific illustrator known for her detailed observations of insects and their metamorphosis. She published her work on insect transformations in Suriname in 1719, which was a groundbreaking contribution to entomology.

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19. Who is the artist depicted in Fig. 17?

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The correct answer is Mary Beale as stated in the caption of the image. Mary Beale was a prominent English portrait painter in the 17th century, known for her self-portraits.

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20. In what year were Susan Penelope Rosse and William Wentworth married?

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The correct answer is c. 1680, as Susan Penelope Rosse and William Wentworth were married in that year according to Fig. 18.

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What is the title and year of Josefa de Ayala's artwork depicted in...
Who created the sculpture 'Death of Mary Magdalene' in 1697?
Who is the artist of the painting shown in Fig. 1?
Who painted Susanna and the Elders in 1610?
Identify the artist and title of the painting depicted in Fig. 3.
Who is the artist of the painting 'Portia Wounding her Thigh' created...
Who created the sculpture 'Apollo and Daphne' in 1698?
Who painted the self-portrait shown in Fig. 6?
Who painted 'The Proposition' in 1631?
Who painted the painting titled 'Young Flute Player' in the 1630s?
Who painted 'Mother Sewing with Children by Lamplight and Fire' around...
Who painted the self-portrait in Fig. 10?
When was the painting 'Still Life' by Clara Peeters created?
What is depicted in Fig. 12?
Who painted the Flower Piece in 1706?
Who painted 'Still Life with Bottle' in 1770?
Who painted 'White Soup Bowl' in 1771?
Who authored the Dissertation in Insect Generations & Metamorphosis in...
Who is the artist depicted in Fig. 17?
In what year were Susan Penelope Rosse and William Wentworth married?
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