Man in a Red Turban ☶ Van Eyck ☲ Canvas portrait and waning moon in the

and waning moon in the upper right

also known as Under the Wave off Kanagawa (神奈川沖浪裏

surrounded by plants and flowers

Death may claim one from life

It is one of five versions of the painting

Man in a Red Turban ☶ Van Eyck ☲ Canvas portrait and waning moon in thePortrait 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