Secret Messages Hidden Within Famous Works of Art | The Arnolfini Portrait

People love finding hidden symbols and secret codes in all sorts of objects especially piece of famous artworks. You have probably seen the “Mona Lisa,” but not with a microscope, she has a minuscule code hidden in her eyes. Also it might be common knowledge that Leonardo Da Vinci was an accomplished musician, but very few people know about the song he painted into “The Last Supper,” using rolls and hands in the place of music notes. Last Supper Hidden Message

In this series we will share famous work of arts with supposedly hidden symbols or messages. In this article we are going to share “The Arnolfini Portrait” by Jan van Eyck.

“The Arnolfini Portrait” contains a small version of its creator, Jan van Eyck. “The Andolfini Portrait” is one of the most debated paintings ever. There are opinions on everything from the sandals to the dog to the positioning of the woman’s hands. But a small, easily missed detail is the small (potential) self-portrait in the mirror.

In the reflection, two figures are clearly visible. Many people think one is van Eyck, due to the artist’s signature. It roughly translates to “Jan van Eyck was here.” So, when taken literally, the man in the mirror could definitely be van Eyck.

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