Question

the movement iii: painting
quiz
a. mary with the long neck
b. madonna with the long neck
c. mary with the baby jesus
d. madonna with the baby jesus

Explanation:

Identify the artwork shown in the image

The painting depicted is a famous Italian Mannerist oil painting by Parmigianino, executed around 1534–1540. It features the Virgin Mary seated on a high pedestal with an elongated neck, holding an unusually large, sleeping baby Jesus on her lap, surrounded by angels on the left and a column with St. Jerome in the background on the right.

Match the artwork with the correct title

The standard, universally recognized title of this masterpiece in art history is Madonna with the Long Neck (also known in Italian as Madonna dal collo lungo).

Answer:

• a. Mary with the Long Neck
• b. Madonna with the Long Neck (Correct answer)
• c. Mary with the Baby Jesus
• d. Madonna with the Baby Jesus