Girl in a Green Gown: The History and Mystery of the Arnolfini Portrait — Carola Hicks
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Description
'Girl in a Green Gown' examines Jan van Eyck’s famous 1434 painting, the 'Arnolfini Portrait', and the many mysteries surrounding its meaning and history. Carola Hicks considers the identities of the figures, their clothing, furnishings and symbolism, exploring interpretations ranging from marriage and pregnancy to social status and memorial imagery. She also traces the remarkable history of the painting itself, following its ownership and survival through political upheavals, wars and changing tastes before it entered the National Gallery in 1842. Combining art history with social and cultural history, Hicks offers a detailed investigation of one of the most enigmatic paintings of the Northern Renaissance.
Condition
Good condition, as pictured
Filed under: General Art