Ch. 20 Favorite Works:

Jan Van Eyck, Man in a Red Turban, 1433. Oil on wood, 1' 1 1/8" x 10 1/4"
The contrast between the deep dark background and the man's jacket, and the red turban automatically make your eyes focus to the man's head. There is great detail presented in the folds and the realism of the man's face and a great example of shadowing. The man's eyes are an interesting point in the peace, he has a very stern look and no matter where you are the eyes appear to be glaring at you. I think this effect is what makes the peace so interesting to me. It is as if he is glaring right into your body.