Przymioty miłości małżeńskiej w interpretacji obrazu „Portret małżonków Arnolfinich” w kaznodziejskim przepowiadaniu

Abstract

Jan van Eyck, a representative of Netherlandish realism, was one of the most outstanding painters of the 15th century. He was a forerunner of oil painting and originator of the Renaissance style. Of his numerous paintings, predominantly portraits, one is particularly noteworthy: The Arnolfini Portrait, which depicts a wedding scene. The objects highlighted in the painting have their rich symbolism and meaning, which should be interpreted in terms of marital love virtues. The biblical and theological interpretation can be referred to preaching, particularly in the context of the sacrament of marriage. In the present civilization of the image, interpreted and perceived in a broad sense of the word, the masterpiece and its theological meaning may serve as a source of interpretation of the virtues of marriage. For centuries details related to the characters have been interpreted by art historians and painting experts. They can also be used for the sake of pulpit preaching.