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Jan Van Eyck

Jan Van Eyck. (1390-1441). Characteristics. P ortrayed direct and distributed light and texture Created subordinate areas of focus R ealness and unity S heer artistry, inscription in his work simulate carved and applied lettering. Meticulously accurate Round figures.

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Jan Van Eyck

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  1. Jan Van Eyck (1390-1441)

  2. Characteristics • Portrayed direct and distributed light and texture • Created subordinate areas of focus • Realness and unity • Sheer artistry, inscription in his work simulate carved and applied lettering. • Meticulously accurate • Round figures Jan Van Eyck, Portrait of a Man, 1433. Oil on Panel.

  3. Jan Van Eyck, The Arnolfini Wedding Portrait, 1434. Oil on Panel. • Marriage contract between Giovanni diNicolaoArnolfini and possibly his wife, • Presumably in their home in the Flemish city of Bruges • Apictorial prayer for fertility and children

  4. Allegory • Dog: fidelity in marriage • Hands held with palms upwards: fidelity in marriage • Candle: God • Orange: innocence that exists in the beginning of a marriage

  5. Reflection : death of Christ and prayers to Virgin Mary • Mirror: all knowing God and passion of Christ • Shoes removed : sanctity of marriage

  6. Symbols • The chandelier: one candle lit which represents matrimony and the unity of marriage • Style of shoes: high status • Their hands: raised as though taking an oath • Dog: wealth and high status • Oranges on the windowsill: indicates wealth

  7. Convex mirror: neutralism; it’s there so the whole room can be seen, and to show that there was a witness to the wedding. • The crystal prayer beads on the wall & the image of Saint Margaret: suggest strong belief in religion • Words above mirror mean “Jan Van Eyck was here.”

  8. Ghent Altarpiece (1432) Lucca Madonna (1436) Just Judges (1432) • Portrait of Cardinal NiccoloAlbergati (1432)

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