Byzantine Ivory Triptych Quiz

What was the policy of Iconoclasm in the Byzantine Empire?

• A policy promoting religious imagery in churches

• A policy supporting the use of gold in religious art

• A policy disallowing images in churches

• A policy encouraging the construction of new churches

What is a triptych in the context of Byzantine art?

• A mosaic made of glass tiles

• A three-paneled ivory artwork

• A sculpture made of marble

• A single-paneled painting

In the Deesis scene, who are the figures asking Christ for protection?

• The Apostles

• John the Baptist and the Virgin Mary

• Saint Peter and Saint Paul

• The Warrior Saints

What is depicted on the back of the triptych?

• A scene of the Last Supper

• A portrait of the Byzantine Emperor

• A symbolic representation of the garden of paradise

• A depiction of the Crucifixion

What elements are included in the garden of paradise scene?

• Olive trees and doves

• Roses and lilies

• Cypress trees, vines, and grapes

• Palm trees and lions