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Portrait of a man in a turban (self-portrait?)

Jan van Eyck

1433

unspecified

From the collection of University of Cyprus

Northern Renaissance Renaissance Renaissance Portrait

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Portrait of a man in a turban (self-portrait?) is a 1433 unspecified by Jan van Eyck, a Northern Renaissance work, held at University of Cyprus.

Who painted this?: Jan van Eyck
When & what style?: 1433 · Northern Renaissance
Where can I see it?: University of Cyprus

About this work

This painting shows a man in a turban. The artist added a unique touch to the frame. It includes Greek letters with a Flemish motto, "Als ich can", meaning "as I can". This was unusual for the time. The use of Greek letters gives the motto a special feel, and to learn more about this style, look into the technique of sfumato.