I choose to write about this painting called 'Double Portrait Of A Giovanni Arnolfini And His Wife' by Jan van Eyck for my first assignment because it intrigues me. For some reason it really creeps me out. I think it is because of the dark colors, and especially because he is wearing all black and they are both very pale. Another reason is the various meanings everything has, like the dog, which could indicate wealth or death but it is unknown. Also, the random person in the double portrait. Overall, I think the painting is very beautiful, and it is amazing how everything looks almost real like your actually there, but it also gives me a very eerie feeling at the same time.
