Arnolfini Betrothal : Medieval Marriage and the Enigma of Van Eyck's Double Portrait by Hall, Edwin

Used - Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

University of California Press, 1997. Paperback. Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions.

University of California Press, 1997-12-01. Paperback. Good.

Paperback. Very Good.

Berkeley, CA: University of California Press, 1994. xxi, 180 pages, [16] pages of plates, illustrations (some colour); 29 cm. Firm binding, clean inside copy. "Commonly known as the 'Arnolfini Wedding' or 'Giovanni Arnolfini and His Bride,' Jan van Eyck's double portrait, painted in 1434, is probably the most widely recognized panel painting of the fifteenth century. One of the great masterpieces of early Flemish art, this enigmatic picture has also aroused intense speculation as to its precise meaning. Edwin Hall's accessible study--firmly grounded in Roman and canon law, theology, literature, and the social history of the period--offers a compelling new interpretation of this wonderful painting. Instead of depicting the sacrament of marriage, Hall argues, the painting commemorates the alliance between two wealthy and important Italian mercantile families, a ceremonious betrothal that reflects the social conventions of the time. Hall not only unlocks the mystery that has… Read More

Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.: University of California Press, 1997. Trade Paperback. Very Good. 8 1/2" X 11. This is a study of the historical meaning of Van Eyck's Arnolfini double portrait; includes black & white illustrations throughout the text, and a section of color illustrations (blue cover with Van Eyck's portrait on the front, crease near lower right front corner extends through early pages, otherwise a bright, clean, tight copy)

Ewing, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Univ of California Pr, 1997. Trade paperback in fine condition.. Soft cover. Fine.

University of California Press, 1997-12-01. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!