Man in a Red Turban ☶ Van Eyck ☲ Canvas

Portrait of a Man in a Red Turban (1433) by Jan van Eyck is possibly a self portrait, indicated by aspects like van Eyck's larger than usual motto on the original frame, and the subject's unusually direct and confrontational gaze. Art historians describe it as a calling card for prospective clients, demonstrating his abilities and attention to detail. The man is wearing a red chaperon, commonly mistaken to be a turban, the details of which would allow van Eyck to display his skill. The original frame still survives, with painted inscription in Greek letters at the bottom: Johes de Eyck me fecit Ano MCCCC 33 21 Octobris (Jan van Eyck made me 1433 October 21); and his motto at the top: Als Ich Can (as best I can, or as I/Eyck can). This is believed to be a challenge to other artists to do better.

Man in a Red Turban ☶ Van Eyck ☲ Art PrintMan in a Red Turban ☶ Van Eyck ☲ Canvas
Giclée printed on archival canvas, hand-stretched over solid wood
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⿴ About Stretched Canvas

Stretched canvas art is created from a giclée print on canvas (instead of paper), and like a traditional painting, the canvas is hand-stretched over a solid wood frame. It can be mounted in a float frame, or displayed on its own. The sides of the canvas are finished in a solid color that complements the artwork, creating a modern masterpiece ready to hang on your wall, without a frame.

⿻ Materials

Giclée printed with eco-solvent inks to resist fading for over 100 years

Canvases are archival-grade, acid-free, satin-finish polycotton fabric

Frames and stretcher bars are solid wood with black backboard and hanging wire installed

⿸ Dimensions

All sizes given are in inches (″)

Sizes offered are to scale with the original work of art

Every effort has been made to scale this artwork without distortion or cropping

Stretched canvases are assembled within a ¼″ tolerance, ex. an 8x12″ canvas's final dimensions will be ~8x12″, on 1.5″ deep stretcher bars

Framed canvases are ~2″ larger, ex. an 8x12″ canvas's final framed dimensions will be ~10x14″ overall

Float frames are ⅝″ wide viewed from the front, and 1⅞″ deep; with a visible gap ("float") between the frame and canvas of ~¼″

Rolled canvases have a 2″ white margin to allow for custom stretching and framing, ex. an 8x12″ print's final dimensions will be 12x16″

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