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"The Virgin and Child with Chancellor Rolin" by Jan van Eyck…
"The Virgin and Child with Chancellor Rolin" by Jan van Eyck
Building
We are at hight -> looking down at landscape
The 3 arches is a religious symbol of the holy 3
The two windows at the top have a specific style that is common in churches -> religious symbol
There is a much of minute detail on the arches
The titles are following a pattern
It shows that he is talented
Inside -> Spiritual world Outside -> Material world
Light/ Dark polished marble
The painting itself
He observed in much detail .
There is a Blue Balance on either side of the painting. On the left there is a blue material covering the table. On the right, the angle's clothing is blue
ONE POINT PERSPECTIVE
ATMOSPHERIC PERSPECTIVE
Balanced
Figure
Mary have an angle above her for carry her crown -> She don't have to worry about it
The light shines on Mary's light hair and at her pale face
On the left there are 3 figures -> all religious On the right there is one figure praying
The folds on Mary's clothing is a really good example of light and shade
Mary is wearing a velvet -> rich fabric -> glow
The three figures on the right are not linking in any way with the figure on the left
PROPORTIONS -> Rolin looks too big compared to Mary's Face and Hand
Detail on clothing
Mary's Clothing touching the edge of the painting
The baby Jesus looks odd as most of painting that had Jesus in it had him look much older
Light and Shade
There is a light coming from the two top windows -> symbol of holy ghost
There are another windows, one on each sides, that light comes through
The light comes from the right hand side, shining at Mary, Jesus and angel
Mary's clothing -> Folds
The details on Mary's Clothing reflects the light