Art 102 - Survey of Art History 2 » Spring 2022 » Mantegna, Dead Christ

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Question #1
Which of the following is NOT true of Mantegna's Dead Christ?
A.   This painting is a prime example of foreshortening, which draws the viewer by making the viewer feel present in the room with the dead Christ.
B.   The artist perfectly executed the foreshortening of the body of Christ.
C.   This painting of the dead Christ emphasizes Christ's humanity, which is consistent with Renaissance Humanism.
D.   This painting was in Mantegna's possession at his death and may have been rejected by a patron because of its extreme view of Christ.

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