Darius11 12 #1 September 14, 2005 Can't remember who painted it or the name but I figure someone here will remember the name if I describe it. It is a old painting portrait of a couple who have been married. They are standing side by side and in the middle behind them is the doorknob. Here is the cool part if you look in the small doorknob you can see the back reflection of the couple and the guy painting. Any help would be appreciated.I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Airbender 0 #2 September 14, 2005 I'm not sure but it sounds like Salvidor Dali. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vertifly 0 #3 September 14, 2005 You're probably referring to the Arnolfini Portrait'. It is similar to what you are referring but it isn't a doorknob, it is a round decorative mirror. Dali is more a modern art mix. You can do a close-up on it here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darius11 12 #4 September 14, 2005 dude thats it thank you manI'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #5 September 14, 2005 Are you talking about "The Arnolfini Marriage" by Jan van Eyck? Jen doh, somebody beat me to it Here's some nice detail of the mirror: Mirror detail QuoteThe mirror is painted with almost miraculous skill. Its carved frame is inset with ten miniature medallions depicting scenes from the life of Christ. Yet more remarkable is the mirror's reflection, which includes van Eyck's own tiny self-portrait, accompanied by another man who may have been the official witness to the ceremony.Arianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vertifly 0 #6 September 14, 2005 Very cool to see the mirror that close. Weird though, it doesn't look much like an artist working. More like a woman in a blue dress. I was in London a few year's ago...it is usually at the Tate, but it wasn't there while I was and wanted to see it. I would imagine that the detail is the best part about it and have heard tour guides compare Renoir to him. It is supposed to be a representation of their relationship or bond, rather than their marriage. Funny how you see the station of the cross surrounding what is supposed to be a picture of the artist...directly between them...considering it was the artists idea to put himself there and knowing the full representation. Very provocative indeed. Sorry...museum studies is the next thing on my list. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #7 September 14, 2005 That picture was on tour in Boston a number of years ago and my art history class in HS attended. Its a fascinating picture because of the detail, but you really have to look close to see it. One day I'd like to have the money to have a few replicatoins in my house - they really are beautiful. JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vertifly 0 #8 September 14, 2005 That means you guys took it while I was there!!!!! Very uncool. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mailin 0 #9 September 14, 2005 loser weepers Arianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Vertifly 0 #10 September 14, 2005 yeah, well, least i was there and you were in boston...hahah wussup..still tough? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mailin 0 #11 September 14, 2005 I can take it Who would want to be in rained out London anyway... oh wait, but Boston is alot like that too... especially this weekend ugh JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Vertifly 0 #12 September 15, 2005 not for nothin...it was sunny and warm the entire week (was like 6 days) until the day we left. a definite oddity. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
mailin 0 #9 September 14, 2005 loser weepers Arianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vertifly 0 #10 September 14, 2005 yeah, well, least i was there and you were in boston...hahah wussup..still tough? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mailin 0 #11 September 14, 2005 I can take it Who would want to be in rained out London anyway... oh wait, but Boston is alot like that too... especially this weekend ugh JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Vertifly 0 #12 September 15, 2005 not for nothin...it was sunny and warm the entire week (was like 6 days) until the day we left. a definite oddity. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
mailin 0 #11 September 14, 2005 I can take it Who would want to be in rained out London anyway... oh wait, but Boston is alot like that too... especially this weekend ugh JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vertifly 0 #12 September 15, 2005 not for nothin...it was sunny and warm the entire week (was like 6 days) until the day we left. a definite oddity. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites