Man in a Red Turban ☶ Van Eyck ☲ Canvas portrait The dark background was originally

The dark background was originally a deep green glaze

It is one of five versions of the painting

Bosch depicts a street magician distracting his audience with a game of cups and balls

and waning moon in the upper right

and Man with a Ring

Man in a Red Turban ☶ Van Eyck ☲ Canvas portrait The dark background was originallyPortrait 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