The Arnolfini Portrait, with Laura Cumming

Why is Jan Van Eyck’s Arnolfini Portrait perceived as one of the greatest mysteries of the arts? What elements and symbolisms provoke debates about its identity and meaning? And, what do we know about its provenance, its travels through European royal courts, and its influence on Diego Velázquez?

Series: Standalone
Topics: Northern Renaissance
Published date: 2026-02-04
Year span: Unknown

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