Quick quiz
The Assumption of the Virgin Mary
4 questions · click an answer to see how you did.
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1. Who painted The Assumption of the Virgin Mary?
💡 The artist was a famous Flemish painter.
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2. What is happening to Mary in the painting?
💡 Look at the angels around her.
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3. What technique did Van Dyck use to make Mary and the angels glow?
💡 It's a fancy word for strong light and dark contrasts.
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4. Look closely at the painting. Where do you see the brightest light, and why do you think the artist put it there?
💡 Think about what the light is shining on.