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Van Eyck

Van Eyck

The Arnolfini Portrait by Van Eyck (1434) wormed its way into my brain about a decade ago, specifically the fisheye mirror. Van Eyck was the first painter to use this perspective. It was not only a technical feat but imbued the painting with an otherworldly sense. The symbolism of the mirror is still being debated by scholars today.

The Arnolfini Portrait by Van Eyck (1434) wormed its way into my brain about a decade ago, specifically the fisheye mirror. Van Eyck was the first painter to use this perspective. It was not only a technical feat but imbued the painting with an otherworldly sense. The symbolism of the mirror is still being debated by scholars today.