Madonna of the Rosary and the Counter Reformation

The video explores Caravaggio's 'Madonna Of The Rosary', painted between 1605 and 1607, highlighting its historical and religious context. It discusses the Catholic Church's challenges during the 16th century, the impact of the Council of Trent on art, and the significance of the rosary in Catholic tradition. Caravaggio's use of light and dark is examined, and viewers are encouraged to explore further resources for deeper understanding.

Who is depicted holding the child Christ in Caravaggio's 'Madonna Of The Rosary'?

• Saint Peter Martyr

• A wealthy gentleman

• Mary

• Saint Dominic

What was one of the main challenges faced by the Catholic Church during the 16th century?

• The rise of the Ottoman Empire

• The invention of the printing press

• The Black Death

• The discovery of America

What was the purpose of the Council of Trent?

• To build new cathedrals

• To establish new religious orders

• To strategize against Protestant reform movements

• To translate the Bible into Latin

What event is associated with the rosary's significance in the painting?

• The signing of the Magna Carta

• The discovery of the New World

• The Battle of Lepanto

• The fall of Constantinople

Why did the rosary become popular in the post-Trent Catholic world?

• It was a symbol of wealth

• It was a form of individual meditative prayer accessible to all

• It was a new invention

• It was only used by the clergy