Look closely—not only is the level of detail here astonishing, but these everyday objects embody religious symbols. Workshop of Robert Campin, Annunciation Triptych (Merode ... by Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker
So close, yet so far—face-to-face with Christ, we fail to catch his eye. But what’s that reflected on his chest? Robert Campin, Christ and the Virgin by Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris