Jan Van Eyck, Pieros Defeats The Old Master

As I strolled through the double glazed doors of the exhibit, I felt myself being drawn to the exquisite artwork being displayed around the room. Each portrait held a special story behind them, that I was just curious to know about. The unique paintings hung around the exhibit all displayed what life was back then. Glancing around the room, I caught sight of a hallway that lead to a rectangular space; filled with columns that in the center had precious masterpieces created from Jan van Eyck, Piero della Francesca, and etc. European Paintings were concealed throughout the whole exhibit; representing the brightly colored glass design.. The exhibits collection varies from Italy, Netherlands, and etc. I was impressed with each and every artwork in the exhibit; the techniques that were used to create such a distinctive piece was mesmerizing. …show more content…
The portrait was from the collection of Gemaldegalerie “The Divine Eros Defeats the Earthly Eros” from 1602. The artist used painting techniques, that enhanced specific details that brings attention to the eyes. Making my way to a gallery called “ Zwinger Old Masters”, I was inquisitive about the crown moulding that was adjacent to the ceiling that was looked quite foreign to me; it looked so elegant with a circular seat that completed the whole look. The variation of the light from the ceiling gave the gallery an appealing appearance. The details of each image portrays the contrast with the shades of the walls