Understanding the Trinity in Art

Who are the two saints depicted alongside the Virgin Mary and the Trinity in the painting?

• Saint Thomas and Saint John

• Saint Francis and Saint Dominic

• Saint Augustine and Saint Bonaventure

• Saint Peter and Saint Paul

What biblical story is used as a precedent for the idea of the Trinity?

• The story of Noah's Ark

• The story of Moses and the Burning Bush

• The story of Abraham and the three men

• The story of David and Goliath

According to Augustine's treatise, how are the three persons of the Trinity described?

• As three prophets

• As three separate gods

• As three angels

• As three persons in one Godhead

What is the Trifacial Trinity?

• A depiction of three angels

• A depiction of three animals

• A depiction of one figure with three faces

• A depiction of three separate figures

How is Christ distinguished in the painting?

• By the wounds in his hands and feet

• By a crown of thorns

• By a red robe

• By a golden halo

What is the Virgin Mary doing in the center of the composition?

• Sitting on a throne

• Kneeling with hands apart in piety

• Standing with a staff

• Lying down with closed eyes

What artistic technique is used to create tension in the depiction of the Virgin Mary?

• Use of bright colors

• Geometric patterns

• Abstract shapes

• Brocateado design

What is a hallmark of the Cusco School of Painting?

• Use of silver leaf

• Use of brocateado on textiles

• Use of dark, muted colors

• Use of abstract forms

What cultural significance does the depiction of the Trinity hold in the Spanish vice royalties?

• It represented the fusion of European and indigenous beliefs

• It was a form of protest against colonial rule

• It was a common theme in indigenous art

• It was a symbol of political power

What led to the formation of the Cusco School of Painting?

• A royal decree

• Eviction of indigenous painters from the painting guild

• A religious movement

• A natural disaster