Art History Quiz: The Annunciation by Simone Martini and Lippo Memmi

Who are the artists attributed to the painting 'The Annunciation'?

• Giorgio Vasari and Duccio

• Simone Martini and Lippo Memmi

• Raphael and Titian

• Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo

What was the significance of Duccio's Maesta for Siena?

• It was a symbol of the city's military power.

• It represented the city's devotion to the Virgin Mary.

• It was a depiction of the Last Supper.

• It was a tribute to the Roman Empire.

What does the golden vase of lilies symbolize in the painting?

• The city of Siena

• Mary's purity

• Gabriel's strength

• The Holy Spirit

What technique did the artist use to create the rich fabric effect in the painting?

• Watercolor

• Gold ground with white paint scraped away

• Fresco

• Oil painting

What is the purpose of the Old Testament prophets depicted in the painting?

• To predict the fall of Siena

• To depict the life of Christ

• To honor the Roman gods

• To connect the Old and New Testaments