Monday, November 20, 2006

Best Wishes



The Arnolfini Portrait by Jan van Eyck, National Gallery London.

Painted in the 15th century, this work is full of symbolism all meant to bring good luck to the marriage of this couple. van Eyck and his brother Hubert are often credited with inventing oil painting.

Details of image

4 Comments:

Blogger slatts said...

Isn't this the painting where the artist's reflection can be seen in the mirror?

9:03 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Yes it is. This is a great painting that does not do it justice shown in this size. Joe Alessi

1:44 PM  
Blogger Martha said...

It sure is:

http://employees.oneonta.edu/farberas/arth/arth214_folder/van_eyck/arnolfini.html

1:48 PM  
Blogger Martha said...

I keep the images low res so as not to infringe on copyrights, but I always try and post links to the source.

Martha

1:52 PM  

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