Las Meninas by Diego Velázquez (Madrid, Spain — 1656) — Questions and answers

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What is the English name for the painting 'Las Meninas'?

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  1. The Maids of Honour ✓
  2. The Royal Family
  3. The Spanish Court
  4. The Big Painting

Answer: The Maids of Honour

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Besides being an artist, what was Velázquez to the King?

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  1. His gardener
  2. His cook
  3. His confidant ✓
  4. His jester

Answer: His confidant

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What did Velázquez want to capture about Infanta Margarita in his portraits?

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  1. Her royal jewels
  2. Her age
  3. Her power
  4. Her youth ✓

Answer: Her youth

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What did Velázquez use to define space and create depth in Las Meninas?

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  1. Bright colors
  2. Light and shadow ✓
  3. Big brushes
  4. Gold frames

Answer: Light and shadow

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Where did Velázquez include King Philip IV and Queen Mariana in the painting?

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  1. Sitting on a throne
  2. In a small window
  3. In a mirror at the back of the room ✓
  4. Standing next to the Infanta

Answer: In a mirror at the back of the room

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What did Velázquez experiment with while working on Las Meninas?

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  1. The type of paint
  2. The size of the canvas
  3. The viewer's perspective ✓
  4. The number of people in the painting

Answer: The viewer's perspective

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What was King Philip IV's reaction when he first saw Las Meninas?

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  1. He was angry
  2. He was confused
  3. He was pleased ✓
  4. He was sad

Answer: He was pleased

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What happened to Las Meninas during the Napoleonic Wars?

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  1. It was sold to another country
  2. It was destroyed in a fire
  3. It was briefly stolen, then recovered ✓
  4. It was moved to a different palace

Answer: It was briefly stolen, then recovered

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Which famous artist created a series of variations inspired by Las Meninas?

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  1. Leonardo da Vinci
  2. Pablo Picasso ✓
  3. Caravaggio
  4. Titian

Answer: Pablo Picasso

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Where can visitors see Las Meninas today?

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  1. At the King's palace
  2. In a private collection
  3. At the Museo del Prado ✓
  4. In a different country

Answer: At the Museo del Prado

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