Question

A treasure of Renaissance art
The Virgin of the Rocks is a Renaissance masterpiece by Leonardo da Vinci
There are two versions of the painting one in the Louvre Museum in Paris, and one in
the National Gallery, in London. The painting shows four figures sitting on some rocks
the Virgin Mary, the child Jesus, the Archangel Gabriel and the child John the Baptist
These four figures are in a pyramid-like composition
Leonardo used the techniques of chiaroscuro and sfumato
A light from the top of the painting illuminates the four
figures. The use of perspective is clear in the painting
The contrast between the dark rocks and the mountains
In the distance gives the painting the impression of
depth
Title
Artist
Year
Dimensions
Location
Techniques
The Virgin of the Rocks
Leonardo da Vind
1495-1508
189.5 x 120 cm
National Gallery, London
Chiaroscuro, sfumato, perspective
2
2 Answer the questions.
1 What period are the paintings at the National Gallery from?
2 When did the National Gallery open?
3 Who painted The Virgin of the Rocks?
4 How many versions of the painting exist?
5 Who are the figures in the painting?
6 What special techniques did the artist use?
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Answer 1

1. The paintings at the National Gallery are from the Renaissance period.

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3. The Virgin of the Rocks was painted by Leonard da Vinci.

4. Two versions of the painting exist.

5. The figures in the painting are the Virgin Mary, the child Jesus, the Archangel Gabriel and the child John the Baptist.

6. The special techniques the artist used are chiaroscuro and sfumato.

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