Strasbourg Cathedral Tympanum Quiz

What is the main focus of the left tympanum at Strasbourg Cathedral?

• The Ascension of Jesus

• The Last Supper

• The death of the Virgin

• The birth of Christ

Which ancient art form influenced the depiction of the human body in the tympanum?

• Ancient Roman art

• Medieval art

• Ancient Egyptian art

• Byzantine art

Who are the figures framing the Virgin Mary on her deathbed in the tympanum?

• Saint Matthew and Saint Luke

• Saint Peter and Saint Paul

• Saint John and Saint James

• Saint Andrew and Saint Thomas

What is notable about the interaction between the figures in the tympanum?

• They are all looking away from the Virgin Mary

• They are expressing joy and celebration

• They are depicted in a static and rigid manner

• They display a new level of emotional interaction

What artistic technique is highlighted in the depiction of drapery in the tympanum?

• Minimalist design

• Complex folds creating deep shadows

• Flat and two-dimensional representation

• Use of bright colors