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Jan Van Eyck's Life And Accomplishments
Then there’s the convex mirror surrounded by a wood frame showing scenes from the Passion of Christ. The mirror not only reflects the couple, but also two other people. One is believed to be the painter himself. The figure is believed to be Van Eyck due to the inscription on the wall above the mirror which reads, “Jan Van Eyck was here 1434” (Sibley). This can represent achievement because of his brilliant artistry and may also be the first use of the “blank was here” fad which was prominent in the early
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