Portrait of a Man
The year is 1433. Bruges, a burgeoning center of commerce and art in the Low Countries, hums with activity – the clang of blacksmiths' hammers, the chatter of merchants, and the meticulous brushstrokes of artists striving to capture the essence of their subjects. Within this vibrant scene, Jan van Eyck, one of the most innovative painters of his time, embarked on a remarkably intimate undertaking: a self-portrait, now known as…









