It has been said that the Renaissance was developed after the Medieval Age with the fall of the Byzantine Empire and began with the Modern Era. The characteristics of the Northern Renaissance were the thoroughness in the details, inclusion of the naturalism, and human figure.
In the painting of Jan van Eyck, Giovanni Arnolfini and his Bride we can easily notice all the specifics characteristic owned by the Renaissance in the North. First, the precisely in the details is undeniable. Every detail was carefully taken care with the help of the oil and the special brushes. For example, on the back of the wall is the mirror that reflects the back of the scene. I am very impress how meticulous Giovanni and his bride were painted in such of miniature
In the painting of Jan van Eyck, Giovanni Arnolfini and his Bride we can easily notice all the specifics characteristic owned by the Renaissance in the North. First, the precisely in the details is undeniable. Every detail was carefully taken care with the help of the oil and the special brushes. For example, on the back of the wall is the mirror that reflects the back of the scene. I am very impress how meticulous Giovanni and his bride were painted in such of miniature