10 Hidden Details You Never Noticed In Famous Paintings

10. Mirror's Reflection - The Arnolfini Portrait (Jan Van Eyck)

The Arnolfini Portrait, which is actually two portraits in one as there are two subjects, was painted in 1434, probably commissioned by the man in the painting (the pale Voldemort-looking fellow), Giovanni Arnolfini; either to celebrate his marriage or to commemorate the death of his wife Giovanna. Records from the 15th century are a bit patchy but one thing that most art historians agree on is that the woman on the right is not pregnant, it's just a stupid dress.

What makes Jan van Eyck's most celebrated piece so widely studied are two factors: for one thing it's small, only 82x59.5cm, but it's bursting with these incredibly fine, intricate details. The second factor is that there is a very tiny second painting in the piece itself.

Look closely between the 'loving couple' (PDA was pretty chilly at this point in time) and you will see a small mirror between the two, look even closer into the mirror and you can see the reversed image of the painting.

The details of the couple's backs and the fine work in the room are already enough to amaze, but look even closer and you can see a figure painting the couple, presumably van Eyck.