Fortune teller Caravaggio

Question 1

Who is the artist of the painting ‘Fortune Teller’?

Answer 1

Caravaggio

Question 2

In which year was ‘Fortune Teller’ painted?

Answer 2

1594

Question 3

What is the primary subject of Caravaggio’s ‘Fortune Teller’?

Answer 3

A young man having his fortune told by a fortune teller

Question 4

True or False: ‘Fortune Teller’ is considered an example of Caravaggio’s early work.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

What artistic style is Caravaggio known for?

Answer 5

Baroque

Question 6

Fill in the blank: The use of light and shadow in Caravaggio’s paintings is known as _____ technique.

Answer 6

chiaroscuro

Question 7

What is the primary theme depicted in ‘Fortune Teller’?

Answer 7

Deception and manipulation

Question 8

What does the fortune teller do to the young man in the painting?

Answer 8

She is reading his palm.

Question 9

Multiple Choice: Which element is prominently featured in the painting ‘Fortune Teller’? A) A sword B) A book C) A coin D) A flower

Answer 9

C) A coin

Question 10

True or False: The young man in ‘Fortune Teller’ appears confident and self-assured.

Answer 10

False

Question 11

What does the expression on the young man’s face in ‘Fortune Teller’ suggest?

Answer 11

He appears anxious and uncertain.

Question 12

Which emotion is primarily conveyed through the expressions of the characters in ‘Fortune Teller’?

Answer 12

Tension

Question 13

Fill in the blank: Caravaggio’s ‘Fortune Teller’ exemplifies the theme of _____ in human interactions.

Answer 13

manipulation

Question 14

What significant aspect of Caravaggio’s work is highlighted in ‘Fortune Teller’?

Answer 14

The realism of his characters

Question 15

Multiple Choice: In ‘Fortune Teller’, how is the fortune teller depicted? A) As a wise old woman B) As a young and seductive figure C) As a mystical creature D) As a man

Answer 15

B) As a young and seductive figure

Question 16

What does the young man’s clothing in ‘Fortune Teller’ suggest about his social status?

Answer 16

He is of a lower social status.

Question 17

True or False: The painting ‘Fortune Teller’ includes multiple figures.

Answer 17

False

Question 18

What type of lighting is used in ‘Fortune Teller’ to create dramatic effects?

Answer 18

Tenebrism

Question 19

Which art movement is Caravaggio often credited with influencing?

Answer 19

Baroque movement

Question 20

Fill in the blank: The young man’s gaze in ‘Fortune Teller’ suggests he is _____ by the fortune teller.

Answer 20

entranced

Question 21

What does the positioning of the characters in ‘Fortune Teller’ suggest about their relationship?

Answer 21

The fortune teller is in control of the situation.

Question 22

Multiple Choice: What genre does ‘Fortune Teller’ fall under? A) Portrait B) Still Life C) Historical D) Genre painting

Answer 22

D) Genre painting

Question 23

True or False: The painting ‘Fortune Teller’ is currently housed in the Louvre Museum.

Answer 23

True

Question 24

What does the fortune teller’s gesture imply in the painting?

Answer 24

She is manipulating the young man’s belief.

Question 25

What impact did 'Fortune Teller' have on Caravaggio's career?

Answer 25

It helped establish his reputation as a master of realism.

Question 26

Fill in the blank: The fortune teller in Caravaggio's painting is often interpreted as a symbol of _____ in society.

Answer 26

deception

Question 27

What is the significance of the coin in 'Fortune Teller'?

Answer 27

It represents the idea of payment for the fortune-telling service.