9
QuizMultiple Choice
Jewish, Early Christian, and Byzantine Art
Question 9 • TX-Art I A
Which is not true of the painting above?
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.