In-Depth Study Question: The following aspects discussed in the Lecture video about Jan van Eyck's Giovanni Arnolfini and His Wife Giovanna Cenami are correct except:

A. Many of the symbols in the painting might represent both religious values and the status of wealth of the Arnolfini family.
B. The panel of the mirror in the painting has images about the Passion of Christ.
C. The image of the dog within the painting is a symbol of both loyalty and fidelity, which is completely unique to this work of art.
D. This painting contains many artistic techniques that represent the Northern Renaissance.


Answer: C. The image of the dog within the painting is a symbol of both loyalty and fidelity, which is completely unique to this work of art.

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