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Question #1

This scene of the Deposition shows Christ being removed from the cross and is one of the standard scenes from the life of Christ.

A. False

B. True

Question #2

Van der Weyden's Deposition reveals many artistic conventions of the Northern Renaissance. Which of the following is NOT present in the painting?

A. Elongated figures

B. Heavy drapery with angular folds

C. An interest in light and texture

D. An interest in detailed landscapes

Question #3

Van der Weyden gives his figures great emotional intensity combined with great attention to detail. These allow the viewer . . .

A. to feel at a great distance from the scene.

B. to judge and critique the figures in the scene.

C. to empathize with the figures in the scene.