The Ambassadors (Holbein) been hypothesized that the painting is meant to hang in a stairwell, so that persons walking up the stairs and passing the painting on their left would be startled by the appearance of the skull. A further possibility is that Holbein simply wished to show off his ability with the technique in order to secure future commissions. Artists often incorporated skulls as a reminder of mortality. Holbein may have intended the skulls (one as a gray slash and the other as a medallion on Jean de Dinteville's hat) and the crucifix in the upper left corner to encourage contemplation of
A Lane in the Public Garden at Arles allows him to blend the different shades of green and yellow with the blue of the sky and the stones of the lane. Van Gogh produced the painting in mid-September 1888, shortly after he had completed another view of the park: "" (F468). Van Gogh depicted the park in other works during this period, including: "" (F566), and "" (F472). A Lane in the Public Garden at Arles A Lane in a Public Garden in Arles is an 1888 painting by Vincent van Gogh depicting a lane running through the public garden in Arles. The painting is held at the