Study the images below of works of art from either the Renaissance or the medieval period.

Question

A.

A man kneeling in front of another man. Colors are muted and flat.

B.

A woman sitting with her hands together in prayer. 3 children of various ages are on her left. Colors are bright, with shading and lighting creating perspective.

C.

A mother and child. 6 angels are looking down from an arch over the mother and child. Some detail is shown using shading.

D.

And angel stands in front of a woman in a room with curved architectural supports. Shadows and light provide perspective. Shading is used to create detail in clothing.

Which image is the best example of Renaissance painting style?

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

D