Look at the arnolfini portrait, painted in 1434 by jan van eyck. what does this painting depict? apex

Marriage and Wealth

Wealth is subtly shown by the fur worn by the Arnolfinis, the oranges, the chandelier, the oriental rug and the dog which was a rare breed.  

It was debated if the couple in the painting was having a wedding or already married but it was agreed that there were romantic undertones in the art. Details like the orange which represented innocence, love and marriage; the dog which represented fidelity; the removed sandals which represented respect supports the opinion.

well seeing i am an artist and i actually did a self portrait; i will describe how i painted it.   i used acrylic on a stretch canvas about 4 feet wide by 6 feet tall. i painted myself smiling in a soft pink long dress, white tile floor sitting on a white couch with a table behind and a vase of gorgeous flowers.   i also had a round white hat with a soft pink ribbon through it laying on the floor and on the table behind me was a lit candle. i kept it simple but soft and romantic.