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QuizMultiple Choice

Jewish, Early Christian, and Byzantine Art

Question 10 • FL-0100310-Introduction to Art History

Which is not true of the painting above?

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Answer
A
This piece of art was painted on vellum, which is a type of thin papyrus paper.
B
The Virgin and Christ are painted to show wealth and leadership, although it is unlikely they were wealthy in reality.
C
This is an example of how artists liked to paint icons along side religious figures during the Middle Byzantine period.
D
This painting is entitled, Virgin of Vladimir.