Question

In 'Fra Lippo Lippi,' what is the friar caught doing that leads to his encounter with the watch?

• A. Preaching heresy
• B. Sketching women in the street
• C. Stealing from the church
• D. Gambling in a tavern

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Sketching women in the street

Fra Lippo Lippi is caught by the city watch while sketching women in the street at night. This incident leads to his arrest and subsequent explanation of his artistic philosophy and his views on the role of art in society. The poem explores the tension between religious expectations and artistic expression.