Renaissance Artists Quiz

What was the name of the town near Florence where Leonardo da Vinci was born?

• Venice

• Rome

• Vinci

• Milan

What was the name of the painting by Leonardo da Vinci that is known for its subject's enigmatic smile?

• The Last Supper

• Mona Lisa

• The Vitruvian Man

• Annunciation

In which city did Leonardo da Vinci create one of his greatest paintings, The Last Supper?

• Milan

• Florence

• Venice

• Rome

What technique did Leonardo da Vinci use to create a sense of depth in The Last Supper?

• Colors

• Vanishing Point

• Textures

• Shadows

What was the reason that Leonardo began to paint less towards the end of his life?

• His hands could no longer function

• Raphael had become a better painter than him

• He became more interested in human anatomy and inventions

• He was too busy sculpting

What was the name of the sculpture created by Michelangelo that shows Mary holding her son across her lap?

• Pietà

• David

• The Last Supper

• Mona Lisa

What did Michelangelo carve his name on to ensure that people remembered him as the creator of the sculpture?

• The base of the sculpture

• Mary's sash

• Jesus' robe

• Mary's hand

What was the name of the huge rectangular block of marble that Michelangelo carved into a statue of David?

• The Behemoth

• The Giant

• The Colossus

• The Titan

What was the name of the chapel where Michelangelo painted the ceiling depicting scenes from the Old Testament?

• St. Peter's Basilica

• Sistine Chapel

• San Marco

• Santa Maria Novella

What did Raphael paint in the Vatican that showed his mastery of perspective and admiration for ancient Greek scholars?

• The Last Supper

• The Sistine Madonna

• The Creation of Adam

• The School of Athens