Marriage of the Virgin - Art and Iconography

What is the main subject of the painting 'Marriage of the Virgin' by Sebastian Lopez de Arteaga?

• The Last Supper

• The marriage between Saint Joseph and the Virgin Mary

• The crucifixion of Jesus

• The birth of Christ

How is Saint Joseph depicted differently in this painting compared to earlier representations?

• As a warrior

• As a child

• As a young, handsome, and virile man

• As an older man often sleeping

Why did Saint Joseph become an important figure in New Spain?

• He was a military leader

• He was a famous artist

• He was the first convert and patron saint of conversion

• He was a king

What stylistic change did Lopez de Arteaga make in his paintings after arriving in New Spain?

• He started using only black and white

• He focused on landscapes instead of figures

• He shifted from realism to a more colorful and idealized style

• He adopted a more abstract style

What cultural values does the painting 'Marriage of the Virgin' aim to convey to the population of New Spain?

• The importance of polygamy

• The significance of monogamy and fatherhood

• The value of wealth and power

• The necessity of war and conquest