Last year, I wrote about The Arnolfini Portrait  by Flemish painter Jan van Eyck, specifically the symbolism embedded within it. Now, I’d like to take a closer look at Van Eyck himself and his pivotal place in the history of portraiture. Few artists have had as profound an impact on portraiture as Jan van Eyck. The 15th-century Northern Renaissance master was among the first artists to paint not only aristocrats and royals, but also himself, his family, and everyday merchants

The term pentimento  refers to "a reappearance in a painting of an original drawn or painted element which was eventually painted over by the artist." Often the changes are small adjustments to the painting, while others are more significant. I've seen several articles in recent weeks about art researchers exposing hidden works beneath some well-known masterpieces. Using advanced imaging techniques, a new multi-modal scanner that integrates various methodologies and artificia

About... Sergei Chernikov in his Studio For over 25 years, Sergei V. Chernikov has been crafting masterpieces that transcend mere...

Arnolfini Portrait , Jan van Eyck, 1434 I have long been fascinated by the symbolism in this double portrait, which continues to...