Question

1. rembrandt’s ability to depict human emotion was largely due to his use of:

a. sgraffito

b. chiaroscuro

c. impasto

d. pointillism

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option a: Sgraffito is a technique of scratching through a layer to reveal another, not associated with Rembrandt's emotional depictions.
• Option b: Chiaroscuro is the use of strong contrasts between light and dark. Rembrandt mastered this to create depth, mood, and convey human emotion in his works.
• Option c: Impasto is thick application of paint, mainly for texture, not primary for emotion depiction.
• Option d: Pointillism uses small dots, a later technique not used by Rembrandt.

Answer:

b. Chiaroscuro