Question

who painted this famous ceiling (above)?
a. gentileschi
b. caravaggio
c. gaulli
d. velazquez

Explanation:

Identify the artwork shown in the image

The image displays the famous illusionistic Baroque ceiling fresco Triumph of the Name of Jesus, located on the ceiling of the nave of the Church of the Gesù in Rome.

Identify the artist of the fresco

This masterpiece of Italian Baroque ceiling painting was executed by Giovanni Battista Gaulli, also known as Baciccio, between 1676 and 1679.

Match with the given options

Comparing the artist's name to the multiple-choice options:

• a. Gentileschi (Artemisia or Orazio Gentileschi)
• b. Caravaggio (Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio)
• c. Gaulli (Giovanni Battista Gaulli)
• d. Velazquez (Diego Velázquez)

The correct option is c.

Answer:

• a. Gentileschi
• b. Caravaggio
• c. Gaulli (Correct answer)
• d. Velazquez