A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words — Answers

Again some pictures and questions but with no theme this time.

One

Michelangelo’s Pietà a Carrara marble sculpture of Jesus and Mary at —— dating from 1498-99 is pictured…

1. What is the location of Jesus and Mary in the sculpture ?
2. In what building and city is the sculpture located?

Answers

1. Mount Golgotha (aka Calvary)
2. Saint Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City.

Michelangelo’s Pietà, a Carrara marble sculpture of Jesus and Mary, is a masterpiece of Italian Renaissance sculpture. Commissioned by a French cardinal, it is the only work Michelangelo ever signed and is housed in Saint Peter’s Basilica.

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Two

What is this recreation or sport?

Answer: Zorbing aka globe-riding, sphereing or orbing.

Zorbing, a recreational activity, involves rolling downhill inside a transparent plastic orb. It can be done on slopes, level surfaces, or even water, and there are harnessed and non-harnessed orbs available. The first zorbing site was established in Rotorua, New Zealand, by ZORB Ltd.

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Three

Pictured is the Kindlifresserbrunnen…

1. In what city is this fountain found?
2. What, in English, is its name?

Answers

1. (either) Fountain of the Eater of Little Children (or) Child-eater fountain
2. Berne

The Kindlifresserbrunnen, a 16th-century fountain in Bern, Switzerland, was created by Hans Gieng in 1545-1546. Its name, meaning ‘Fountain of the Eater of Little Children’, was first used in 1666.

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Four

This is the flag of an island country…

1. What country is it?
2. In what ocean is the country found?
3. Is the country in the Northern or Southern hemisphere?

Answers

1. Cape Verde or Cabo Verde
2. North Atlantic Ocean
3. Northern Hemisphere

Cape Verde, an island nation in the North Atlantic Ocean, gained independence from Portugal in 1975. Its economy, lacking natural resources, is service-oriented, with a focus on tourism and foreign investment. The population, primarily of West African descent, is around 491,233.

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Five

What are these Japanese sandals called?

Answer: Zori.

Zori are Japanese sandals made from various materials, including rice straw and synthetic materials. They are easily slipped on and off, making them ideal for traditional Japanese clothing and casual wear.

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