Jan van Eyck
(1390 – 1441)
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Jan van Eyck (1390 – 1441)
1● It is considered one of the most original and complex paintings in Western art, because of its beauty, complex iconography,
2● The view in the mirror shows two figures who are witnessing the marriage
3● Groom is raising his hand to take marriage oath
4● The bare feet indicate this event is taking place on holy ground.
5● The little dog symbolizes fidelity (Fido- to trust in Latin)
6● The wife is not pregnant, this was a style of fashion of the time and Mrs.Arnolfini is holding her dress up. They never had children.