Quick quiz
Arria and Paetus
4 questions · click an answer to see how you did.
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1. What is the woman named Arria holding in the painting?
💡 Look at what is in her hand as she looks at the man.
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2. How does Arria's face look in the painting?
💡 Think about whether she looks scared or brave.
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3. Which style is this painting made in?
💡 It is a style that tells stories from ancient Greece and Rome.
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4. Look closely at the colors in the painting. Why do you think the artist used mostly dark colors with light shining on the people?
💡 Think about how the light makes the story feel dramatic.