Although I was not here for 2\/14’s class, I took a look at the powerpoint and textbook readings and here are some of my thoughts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The readings for Chapter 14 covered primarily Jan van Eyck and Rogier van der Weyden, so I’ll start with those first. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We first covered the Ghent Altarpiece, by both Hubert and Jan van Eyck. I found interesting the inclusion of portraits of the donors depicted next to the patrons of the cathedral. This was also my first encounter with grisaille. I particularly enjoyed the portraits of Adam and Eve, not just for their immense life-sized scale, but also for its careful attention to anatomy, as well as light and shade. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Next was Jan van Eyck’s Man in a Red Turban. Having taken AP Art History in the past, I was immediately able to recognize the 3\/4’s positioning of this portrait. I personally (controversially?) do believe that this is a self-portrait because of the subject’s solid gaze with the viewer, combined with the slight strain of his eyes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Arnolfini Portrait is iconic. As many times as I have seen this painting, I never noticed the reflection of the two men in the mirror in the background. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then there’s Rogier can der Weyden. The reading primarily covered two works by him: Descent from the Cross and St, Luke Drawing the Virgin. I really loved how the Descent from the Cross placed such emphasis on the body of Christ, almost in celebration of the Eucharist. I also adored the sculptural forms, and the shallow crowd of mourners, which distinguished this scene from the landscape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I absolutely adored the landscape in St. Luke Drawing the Virgin. The way it spans so deeply into the distance is just remarkable! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hans Memling’s Madonna and Child from the Diptych of Martin van Nieuwenhove also particularly stood out to me. I loved how the subject holds a faithful gaze to the Madonna and Child, and how their reflections suggest that they are in the same space (His house, of all places! An earthly setting!) <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finally, I wanted to cover the Mysterious Draught of Fishes by Conrad Witz. The reading explains that due to the contemporary Council of Basel, the question of whether of not the pope alone has the right to determine doctrine was a hot question. For me, this piece seems to express Witz’s opinion on the subject: Peter is depicted flailing in the water and needing aid, a possible reference to the pope needing aid from the bishops? <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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