Question

who was the above piece painted for?
a. the duke of turbano
b. the duke of glouchster
c. the duke of urbino
d. the earl of sandwich

Explanation:

Identify the artwork

The image shows the famous oil painting Venus of Urbino (1538) by the Venetian Renaissance master Titian.

Determine the patron

The painting was commissioned by Guidobaldo II della Rovere, who became the Duke of Urbino in 1538.

Match with options

The correct option is "the Duke of Urbino", which corresponds to option (c).

Answer:

• a. the Duke of Turbano
• b. the Duke of Glouchster
• c. the Duke of Urbino (Correct answer)
• d. the Earl of Sandwich