Jan Van Eyck, Double Portrait of Giovanni Arnolfini and His Wife, 1434 describe the composition of the painting, including its use of color and light, and the representation of space. Explain why some artistic elements in the painting look realistic and how some do not look realistic. Discuss whether the figures fit into the space, whether their movements seem believable. whether their clothes fit their bodies properly, and whether there are shadows that make sense.What about the selected painting, describe the overall subject matter of the painting: the meaning of some of the objects in the painting: and any social. historical, political, and/or religious factors that are important to understanding the painting.

Jan Van Eyck, Double Portrait of Giovanni Arnolfini and His Wife, 1434 describe the composition of the painting, including its use of color and light, and the representation of space. Explain why some artistic elements in the painting look realistic and how some do not look realistic. Discuss whether the figures fit into the space, whether their movements seem believable. whether their clothes fit their bodies properly, and whether there are shadows that make sense.What about the selected painting, describe the overall subject matter of the painting: the meaning of some of the objects in the painting: and any social. historical, political, and/or religious factors that are important to understanding the painting.