{"product_id":"the-arnolfini-betrothal-medieval-marriage-and-the-enigma-of-van-eycks-double-portrait-volume-3-the-discovery-series-9780520082519","title":"The Arnolfini Betrothal: Medieval Marriage and the Enigma of Van Eyck's Double Portrait (Volume 3) (The Discovery Series)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCommonly known as the \"Arnolfini Wedding\" or \"Giovanni Arnolfini and His Bride \" Jan van Eycks 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 Halls accessible studyfirmly grounded in Roman and canon law  theology  literature  and the social history of the periodoffers 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 surrounded this work of art  he also makes a unique contribution to the fascinating history of betrothal and marriage custom  ritual  and ceremony  tracing their evolution from the late Roman Empire through the fifteenth century and providing persuasive visual evidence for their development. His illuminating view of Van Eycks quintessential work is a striking example of how art continues to endure and engage us over the centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45921997914165,"sku":"ByrdShop_0520082516","price":333.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780520082519.jpg?v=1787609654","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-arnolfini-betrothal-medieval-marriage-and-the-enigma-of-van-eycks-double-portrait-volume-3-the-discovery-series-9780520082519","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}