Girl in a green gown : the history and mystery of the Arnolfini portrait /
By: Hicks, Carola
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BookPublisher: London : Vintage, 2012.Description: 1 v. : ill. (some col.), ports. (some col.) ; 20 cm.ISBN: 9780099526896Subject(s): Wedding portrait of Giovanni Arnolfini and Jeanne Cenami (Eyck, Jan van) | Eyck, Jan van, 1390-1440
Summary:
The "Arnolfini" portrait, painted by Jan van Eyck in 1434, is one of the world's most famous paintings. This title tells the story of the painting's survival through fires, battles, hazardous sea journeys, and its role as a mirror reflecting the culture and history of the time - from jewel of the Hapsburg empire to Napoleonic war trophy.
| Item type | Home library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REGULAR | University of Wollongong in Dubai Main Collection | 759.9492 HI GI (Browse shelf) | Available | T0046758 |
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Originally published: London: Chatto & Windus, 2011.
The "Arnolfini" portrait, painted by Jan van Eyck in 1434, is one of the world's most famous paintings. This title tells the story of the painting's survival through fires, battles, hazardous sea journeys, and its role as a mirror reflecting the culture and history of the time - from jewel of the Hapsburg empire to Napoleonic war trophy.