Van Dyck's Equestrian Portrait Of Charles I

This paper can analyze the context within which the work of art, "Death on the Pale Horse" was created. The discussion also will determine the medium that the creator selected still as highlight a number of the additional fascinating aspects of this Benjamin West painting.

Man has been creating art for over 30,000 years. There are cave drawings, sculptures, Egyptian art, Greek Art, Modern Art and plenty more but to many, the Renaissance Art period is considered to be most important. Never had so many geniuses in art lived at one time and never had so many pieces of cherished art been produced. Two examples of Renaissance paintings are Cigoli’s Adoration of the Shepherds and Moretto da Brescia’s Entombment. Both paintings posses the attributes that were popular during the Renaissance period which I will now contrast and compare.

His most famous portrait is The Arnolfini Portrait. His most famous religious painting is called The Adoration of the Lamb and it is a panel painting. Van Eyck created different signatures and inscriptions that he wrote on his paintings. This made his paintings more memorable and left no question as to who painted them. Van Eyck’s artwork is

Throughout the Renaissance, many talented artists tried to express deep symbolism in their paintings, but no one came close to the ability of Jan Van Eyck. His paintings were so accurate and realistic that it was necessary for him to paint his miniaturists with a single strand of hair, on a brush. Jan's Arnolfini Wedding Portrait (1434) is so photo-realistic that it has been debated for decades of it's legality of a wedding document. This paper will help to understand Jan's extreme use of symbolisms and the multiple meanings of his Arnolfini wedding scene.

Jan van Eyck painted the famous Arnolfini Portrait in 1432 during the Netherlandish Renaissance. The painting is filled with fascinating detail and complex symbolism. It was painted during the time when Burgundy was flourishing economically and it was the center of trade and banking. Jan van Eyck used oil-based paint as medium for his artwork. As the oil paint dried slowly and allowed the painter to add more detail thus it allowed Jan van Eyck to add detail to the picture. However, this painting of a man and woman standing in front of a bed represent Lucca Financier (who had established himself in Burges as an agent of the Medici family)(GA, 227) and Giovanna Cenami, as his wife. The Arnolfini Portrait provides a clear pictorial record of rank

In Louis XIV, it is naked to the human eye that Louis XIV is the most important part about the portrait. He is emphasized by wearing a luxurious, ultramarine, French seal patterned fur coat and showing off his long, able legs. The portrait is not emphasizing his position in the French court, but his wealth and dominance over all. In comparison to the painting of Louis XIV, Marquise de Pompadour is the main focus, or emphasis, of its portrait. Marquis de Pompadour is emphasized by her large dress through its ruffles and gold, leafy pattern. The gold detailing around her chair also emphasises she is the main focal point of the painting. The emphasis of both paintings are French icons and are both emphasis using a form of

There are endless works of art that surround each and every one of us that have always been enclosed by mystery. Each person can interpret a piece in their own way, although, there is always some kind of underlying meaning behind it. One of the greatest double portraits of the Netherlandish Renaissance, is the Arnolfini Portrait, painted in 1494 by one of the most noteworthy northern European writers of the Renaissance, Jan Van Eyck. The painting depicts a formal picture of a wealthy couple, Giovanna Cenami and the patron of the work, Giovanni di Nicolao Arnolfini, joining hands in the bedchamber of their Flemish home. Within this painting, Eyck uses the contrast of light and dark colors and numerous amounts of symbolism to get his message

Jan Van Eyck began his career as an artist in 1422 and continued until his death in 1441. While Van Eyck was active, he created many well-known paintings. According to John Haber, Van Eyck was a portraitist who was the first to paint in oils (pg.1). One of his most famous works is Wedding Portrait, or Giovanni Arnolfini and His Bride. This painting depicts a man and a woman holding hands in matrimony with many symbolic objects surrounding them. The painting was created in 1434 and currently resides at the National Gallery in London. Haber states that The Wedding Portrait, “confront us with a reconstruction rather than a mere representation of the visible world” (pg.1). Haber’s quote shows how that The Wedding Portrait has a complex

Alison McNeil Kettering discusses masculine identity portrayed in Dutch portraiture during the seventeenth century as an identity that was not set in stone but instead malleable. She begins by explaining that his character and his accomplishments valued a man, and not fancy outward appearances, and that codes and conventions for representing masculinity required an image of dignity, self-control, and professional identity. Artists took great care to create the appropriate imagery to portray such a man, using black restrained clothing, upright postures, and the corresponding social character. In contrast to these ideals, the author presents imagery considered effeminate during this period, such as Niolaes Maes’ Portrait of Simon van Alphen

In this paper I will describ how my mind interpreted a painting I have never seen before. I will explain what I saw, what my thoughts were, how I felt, and how my mind allowed me to do all that. Lastly, I will discuss how this critical thinking exercise helped me.

from this era, but I had never heard of this painting by, Van Eyck. This was surprising considering I had lived in the Netherlands for about 10 years and visited many museums during my time there. This assignment caused me to search for information about this artist and his other works. I will focus the major points that I notice such as style, texture, color, shape, lines and space just mentioning those by name.

Portraits historically portray a person and who they are through an artistic eye, these two portraits first being Self portrait of Zeuxis laughing by Rembrandt and the second being Fading Thoughts by Andrew Myers instead of trying to portray a person they portray an idea. This paper will review these two portraits of men from different artistic periods and different centuries. The examination of each portrait via the visual elements such as color, medium, and subjects will explain the formal qualities. Further examination of the subject matter will explain what the portraits are trying to depict through emotional signals or other means of explanation. Lastly this paper will explain how both of these portraits go against the historical standard for this genre of art.

. The face itself is rather large for the torso, but that is seen in a lot of Van Eyck’s portraits because he likes to portray his skill, economy and speed. For the face detail, Van Eyck uses white with small quantities of red and blue. The different tones give certain features of his face a highlighted glow. This portrait kind of resembles the sfumato used in the portraiture of Leonardo da Vinci

The painting by Hans Holbein, formally Hans Holbein the Younger, “The Ambassadors” reflects upon many characteristics that painters commonly used during The Renaissance. In this painting specifically, it draws aspects from Greek and Roman cultures while still being able to move forward in modern history. The painting also includes multiple aspects of humanism throughout the piece, which was common in 16th century Britain.

Portraiture of Queen Elizabeth I illustrates an evolution of her reign over England and Ireland in the years of 1558-1603. Early portraits of young Elizabeth showcase what is going on her life or what is important to her at that specific time. Objects such as prayer books and status clothing would be displayed in the earlier portraits. Later portraits of Elizabeth also showcase her life and the importance of virginity, purity, crowns, and other effects. Representations of simplicity to later complex imagery are used to exhibit her power as well as allusions or stories to convey the Elizabeth.