Though some scholars argue that this work was a preparatory sketch for a never-finished painting, its blue wash background was likely intended to resemble architectural drawings. For 10 points each:
[10h] Name this silverpoint-on-panel drawing by Jan van Eyck that depicts the title saint reading and holding a large quill pen in front of an elaborate architectural scene.
ANSWER: Saint Barbara
[10e] Jan van Eyck's interest in architectural drawings is also evidenced by the Gothic building in the background of the “adoration of the lamb panel” of his altarpiece named for this city.
ANSWER: Ghent [or Gand; accept Ghent Altarpiece]
[10m] Reflectography has revealed that van Eyck removed a large coin purse that this man was wearing in the underdrawing of a painting that depicts him sitting in a loggia opposite the Virgin Mary being crowned by an angel.
ANSWER: Chancellor Rolin [or Nicolas Rolin; accept Madonna of Chancellor Rolin; prompt on chancellor]
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