Famous Artists and Paintings Trivia Quiz!

Painted during a stay at an asylum in Saint-Remy-de-Provence, this work captures a swirling night sky over a quiet village. It remains one of the most studied and admired paintings in the world, now housed at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. The bold, expressive brushstrokes gave it a dreamlike and deeply emotional quality.

One of the grandest artistic projects in history, this chapel ceiling took over four years to complete and covers more than 500 square metres. It features dozens of biblical scenes painted while the artist worked on scaffolding overhead. The central panel depicting the creation of man is among the most recognised images in all of Western art.

Completed in the 1490s on a dining hall wall in a convent in Milan, this mural depicts a pivotal moment from the Bible. It was painted using an experimental technique that caused it to deteriorate much faster than traditional frescoes. Despite centuries of damage and restoration, it continues to draw visitors from around the globe.

Created during the Indian independence movement, this painting became a powerful symbol of national pride and unity. It depicts a woman representing the nation, surrounded by imagery of the land and its people. The work gave a face to the idea of India as a motherland and held deep meaning for those fighting for freedom.