Question

which artist painted the image above?
a. juan cortanez
b. juan sanchez cort
c. juan sánchez cotán
d. sanchez corta

Explanation:

Identify the artwork and its style

The image shows a famous Spanish Baroque still life painting (known as a bodegón) featuring a quince, cabbage, melon, and cucumber arranged in a precise, geometric curve within a dark, shallow larder window (cantarero). This masterpiece is titled Still Life with Quince, Cabbage, Melon and Cucumber (circa 1602).

Identify the artist

This iconic work was painted by the Spanish Carthusian monk and Baroque artist Juan Sánchez Cotán.

Match with the multiple-choice options

Comparing the artist's name to the given options:

• a. Juan Cortanez (Incorrect)
• b. Juan Sanchez Cort (Incorrect)
• c. Juan Sánchez Cotán (Correct)
• d. Sanchez Corta (Incorrect)

Answer:

• a. Juan Cortanez
• b. Juan Sanchez Cort
• c. Juan Sánchez Cotán (Correct answer)
• d. Sanchez Corta