Jan van Eyck is one of the most important early Dutch painters of his time. He had many famous works, but one of his most interesting and questionable works is The Portrait of Arnolfini. There is much to be desired in this painting by the great van Eyck. Van Eyck was a master painter for most of his career, but in this painting he is able to show how his excellent painting skills can bring this painting to life. The Portrait of Arnolfini, which measures 82 × 59.5 cm (32.3 × 23.4 in) is an oil painting on oak panel dated 1434. This painting is also known by others as name of The Marriage of Arnolfini, The Marriage of Arnolfini, The Double Portriat of Arnolfini or Giovanni Arnolfini. and his wife. It is one of the only surviving 15th century paintings. This painting is considered one of the most unusual paintings due to its perspective. We can travel to both ends of space thanks to the mirror he chose to include in the painting. This technique was very interesting at the time because it further stimulated the viewer's feeling of space. The mirror evoked the feeling of being in the scene of the painting and witnessing it for oneself. "In its own way it was as new and revolutionary as the work of Donatello or Masaccio in Italy. Ernst Gombrich Van Eyck was a great oil painter and brought his paintings to life using a layering technique. Van Eyck would layer thin layers of translucent paint again and again to build up his objects, which would give a natural glow to his subjects as if they were being depicted in real life as a painter. and took it to the next level of detail by doing this In The Arnolfini Wedding, Van Eyck pays special attention to the faces...... middle of paper..... and continued to amaze us with it. his other paintings. His unique techniques raised the bar for other painters who followed him. QUOTES: 1. February 18, 2014.2. “Arnolfini Wedding Portrait by Jan Van Eyck, and Web. . "Portrait of Giovanni Arnolfini and his wife by EYCK, Jan Van." Portrait of Giovanni Arnolfini and his wife by EYCK, Jan Van. Np, and Web. February 20, 2014. Works Cited1. “The Portrait of Arnolfini.” Jan Van Eyck. Np, and Web. February 18, 2014.2. “Jan Van Eyck’s Arnolfini Wedding Portrait.” Arnolfini Wedding Portrait by Jan Van Eyck. Np, and Web. February 17, 2014.3. “Portrait of Giovanni Arnolfini and his wife by EYCK, Jan Van.” Portrait of Giovanni Arnolfini and his wife by EYCK, Jan Van. Np, and Web. February 20. 2014.