ARTH 214 Lecture Notes - Archangel, Scrovegni Chapel, Giovanni Arnolfini
28 Nov 2012
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15th century flemish masters will have items in painted realm that blend in harmoniously in the environment. * 1 lit candle : presence of christ at the event. Christian in remembering the sequence - each bead representing a stage in passion. * marriage has not been consummated - unused bed. * she is not actually pregnant - style of the dress of the day. * rare at the time to have an artist sign a painting. * signing as a witness of the marriage. * giovanni arnolfini - representative of flanders bank. * one is argued to be van eyck - witness of holy event. Unpack all symbolism, they are not just annunications. Annunciation - robert campin things emphasized in the images. * at top left : flying little baby carrying a cross. * at right: niche with copper bucket, with towel at right (hand washing) * far right - fireplace with a candle holder above it with one candle.
