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This famous paintings quiz shows you an image of a well-known artwork and asks you to name the painting or the artist who made it. Questions span centuries of art history, from Renaissance masterpieces and Dutch Golden Age portraits to Impressionist landscapes and Post-Impressionist favourites by painters such as Leonardo da Vinci, Vermeer, Monet and Van Gogh.
Every match is a live art quiz with pictures against one opponent. You both see the same 7 paintings with 10 seconds per question, and faster correct answers score more. The seventh question counts double, so a quick eye for brushwork and style matters right to the end.
Play instantly with no sign-up. Quick match pairs you with anyone online, and a labelled practice bot steps in if nobody is free, or you can send a friend a challenge link. Each game earns XP, raises your level and moves you up the leagues and leaderboards, so it suits casual art lovers and serious guess the painting fans alike.
FAQ
How many questions are in the famous paintings quiz?
Every live match is 7 picture questions, 10 seconds each, picked from a bank that keeps growing. The final question is worth double points.
Can I play the famous paintings quiz with friends?
Yes. Send a friend a challenge link to play a private 1v1 match, or use Quick match to take on anyone online. If nobody is free, a labelled practice bot steps in.
Is the famous paintings quiz free?
Yes, it is free to play and there is no sign-up needed. Open the page and start a live match straight away, then earn XP and climb the leagues.
Which paintings appear in the quiz?
The quiz uses images of famous paintings that are in the public domain, sourced mainly from Wikimedia Commons. Sources are credited on our credits page.
Sample Famous Paintings quiz questions
What is the name of this painting?Garden of Earthly Delights · Mona Lisa · The Birth of Venus · The School of Athens
Who painted this?Hieronymus Bosch · Leonardo da Vinci · Michelangelo · Sandro Botticelli
What is the name of this painting?Lady with an Ermine · Primavera · The Birth of Venus · The Hunters in the Snow
Who painted this?Jan van Eyck · Michelangelo · Pieter Bruegel the Elder · Sandro Botticelli
What is the name of this painting?Garden of Earthly Delights · Mona Lisa · The Last Supper · The School of Athens