I believe that because this was painted in the height of Van Eyck's career he became so amazed in how realistic he could depict the human form. One other reason I believe that this could only be Van Eyck is because of his extravagant turban on his head. I believe that the turban is an artistic statement and he wanted to attract attention to himself. He was so confident in his painting skills that he wrote on the frame of the painting "as I can", this was a statement that basically said "look at what I can do". Another reason I believe that this is Van Eyck's self portrait is because I believe that no one who was wealthy enough to afford a portrait for the great Jan Van Eyck would allow him to paint
I believe that because this was painted in the height of Van Eyck's career he became so amazed in how realistic he could depict the human form. One other reason I believe that this could only be Van Eyck is because of his extravagant turban on his head. I believe that the turban is an artistic statement and he wanted to attract attention to himself. He was so confident in his painting skills that he wrote on the frame of the painting "as I can", this was a statement that basically said "look at what I can do". Another reason I believe that this is Van Eyck's self portrait is because I believe that no one who was wealthy enough to afford a portrait for the great Jan Van Eyck would allow him to paint