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Comparing Masacio's Holy Trinity and Jan Van Eyck's Arnolfini Marriage.  

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Mackenzie Moll 11/19/03 Comparing Masacio's Holy Trinity and Jan Van Eyck's Arnolfini Marriage In comparing Masacio's Holy Trinity and Jan Van Eyck's Arnolfini marriage, we are able to analyze many similarities and differences. We notice the innovative Renaissance techniques as well as these two paintings being pivotal pieces not only in these artists careers but also as pioneering artists in history. If we compare these two painting with Gothic art, we observe that these artists techniques have much evolved. These evolved techniques include a focus on naturalism and individualism. These two elements distinguish people in the paintings and are very realistic, unlike gothic art, in which all the people looked the same. The focus on detail, precision, and depth is truly amazing in both Holy Trinity and Arnolfini. The colors in Masacio's Holy Trinity can help us see the artists intent on creating deep...

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