Question

the tomb of rudolf of swabia, shown below, is an example of a _______________

a. bronze tomb effigy
b. gold tomb effigy
c. bronzed mummy
d. none of the above

Explanation:

Identify the artwork and its historical context

The image shows the tomb slab of Rudolf of Swabia (located in Merseburg Cathedral, Germany, dating to around 1080). This is historically significant as the oldest surviving bronze tomb effigy in Central Europe.

Match with the given multiple-choice options

The sculpture is cast in bronze and depicts a full-length relief figure of the deceased king, which is the definition of a tomb effigy. Therefore, it is a "bronze tomb effigy".

Answer:

• a. bronze tomb effigy (Correct answer)
• b. gold tomb effigy
• c. bronzed mummy
• d. none of the above