Facts about The Arnolfini Portrait

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   A small dog appears at the feet of the figures in the Arnolfini Portrait, commonly interpreted as a symbol of loyalty or fidelity.

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   Scholars have long debated whether the Arnolfini Portrait depicts a marriage ceremony, a betrothal, or simply a formal portrait of a wealthy Flemish couple.

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   Jan van Eyck signed the Arnolfini Portrait with an inscription above the mirror reading 'Johannes de Eyck fuit hic,' meaning 'Jan van Eyck was here.

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   Now housed in the National Gallery in London, the Arnolfini Portrait is executed in oil on oak panel.

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   Painted in 1434 by Jan van Eyck, the Arnolfini Portrait is notable for a convex mirror on the back wall that reflects two additional figures in the room.

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