Step into fifteenth-century Bruges with Jan van Eyck’s Arnolfini Portrait. Art historian Brenda Edgar will explore van Eyck’s life, the rise of oil painting, and the possible identities of the couple, before unpacking the dense symbolism of the interior—from dog to mirror to chandelier. She will also trace the painting’s rich and combative historiography, from marriage theory to memorial image and beyond. The evening concludes with a fresh interpretation of this famously elusive masterpiece. This program is intended for adults.

Join us for our “Art History Illustrated” talk series, held the third* Thursday of every month at 5:30 p.m. This monthly illustrated talk series is presented by art historian Brenda Edgar, in collaboration with The Floyd County Carnegie Library Cultural Arts Center.

*Please note this month’s talk will be on the second Thursday.

Image: Jan van Eyck, Arnolfini Portrait, 1434, National Gallery, London.