15. WARS OF RELIGION AND THE CLASH OF WORLDVIEWS, 1560

Quiz for Seeing History for Chapter 15

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1. The Catholic influence in Rubens’s painting can be seen

in his depiction of Bathsheba’s bare breasts.

in his portrayal of the black servant (or slave).

in his use of baroque themes such as intense colors and grand architectural settings.

in his depiction of King David on the balcony above.

2. The Protestant influence in Rembrandt’s painting can be seen

in his depiction of Bathsheba’s bare breasts.

in his coloring of Bathsheba’s hair.

in his choice to focus on Bathsheba and her feelings.

in his use of a grand architectural setting.

3. The difference between Catholic and Protestant painters

can be seen in their conflicting choices of Biblical themes.

can be seen in their different attitudes toward bare breasts.

can be seen in their different attitudes toward women.

is not always very great but can be seen in subtle variations in the way people are depicted.