Dutch Golden Age by various masters (Netherlands — c. 1620) — Questions and answers

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What kind of group does 'The Night Watch' painting capture?

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  1. A group of famous musicians
  2. The militia company of Captain Frans Banninck Cocq and Lieutenant Willem van Ruytenburch ✓
  3. Rembrandt's family having dinner
  4. Animals in a forest

Answer: The militia company of Captain Frans Banninck Cocq and Lieutenant Willem van Ruytenburch

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What did Rembrandt NOT want in his painting, 'The Night Watch'?

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  1. A sense of movement
  2. Dramatic interactions
  3. A static, formal arrangement ✓
  4. Dynamic poses

Answer: A static, formal arrangement

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How did people react when 'The Night Watch' was first shown to the public?

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  1. Everyone loved it immediately.
  2. Reactions were mixed, some loved it, some criticized it. ✓
  3. No one cared about the painting.
  4. They only criticized its colors.

Answer: Reactions were mixed, some loved it, some criticized it.

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What does 'The Night Watch' continue to do centuries later?

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  1. Fade away and be forgotten.
  2. Captivate and inspire viewers. ✓
  3. Only be seen by a few people.
  4. Be moved to a different country every year.

Answer: Captivate and inspire viewers.

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Where can you see 'The Night Watch' today?

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  1. In Rembrandt's old studio.
  2. In a private collection in Italy.
  3. In the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. ✓
  4. Traveling to different cities around the world.

Answer: In the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.

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