Jan van Eyck (1390 - 1441) - photo 1

Jan van Eyck

Jan Van Eyck, a prominent figure in the realm of art, was a Flemish painter renowned for his pioneering role in the development of oil painting. Born before 1395 in Maaseik, now Belgium, Van Eyck's work signifies a pivotal moment in the Early Netherlandish painting movement, contributing substantially to the Northern Renaissance's flourishing. His employment as court painter to Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, allowed him engagements that ranged from diplomatic missions to producing commissioned portraits, demonstrating his versatility beyond the canvas​​​​.

Van Eyck's mastery in oil painting brought to life detailed, realistic depictions of both secular and religious subjects, with a notable emphasis on naturalistic textures and light. His technique involved layering translucent oil paints to achieve an unmatched depth and vibrancy, a method that influenced generations of artists to come. Among his approximately twenty surviving works, the Ghent Altarpiece stands out as a monumental piece, showcasing his adept use of oil paint to create intricate details and luminous colors. Despite some debate over his brother Hubert's involvement, Jan's contribution to its creation is undisputed, cementing his legacy as a key figure in art history​​.

In addition to the Ghent Altarpiece, Van Eyck is celebrated for the Arnolfini Portrait, a work famed for its complex symbolism and innovative use of mirror reflection to incorporate the viewer into the scene. This painting, along with others like the Portrait of a Man (Self Portrait?), highlights Van Eyck's skill in creating vivid, textured surfaces that mimic the real world, blurring the lines between art and reality​​​​.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Van Eyck's oeuvre represents a crucial chapter in the evolution of Western art, offering insights into the cultural and technological advancements of his time. His works, preserved in some of the world's leading museums, continue to attract admiration for their technical brilliance and aesthetic beauty.

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Date and place of birt:1390, Maaseik, The Netherlands
Date and place of death:9 july 1441, Bruges, The Netherlands
Nationality:The Netherlands, Flanders
Period of activity: XV century
Specialization:Artist, Painter
Art school / group:Flemish School
Genre:Genre art, Portrait, Religious genre
Art style:Renaissance, Old Masters

Creators The Netherlands

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Willem van Veldhuizen
1954
Gust Romijn (1922 - 2010)
Gust Romijn
1922 - 2010
Wouter Knijff (1605 - 1694)
Wouter Knijff
1605 - 1694
 Cornelis Buys (1740 - 1826)
Cornelis Buys
1740 - 1826
Henk Peeters (1925 - 2013)
Henk Peeters
1925 - 2013
Juriaen van Streeck (1632 - 1687)
Juriaen van Streeck
1632 - 1687
Bartholomeus Johannes van Hove (1790 - 1880)
Bartholomeus Johannes van Hove
1790 - 1880
Hendrikus Johannes Knip (1819 - 1899)
Hendrikus Johannes Knip
1819 - 1899
Heyman Dullaert (1636 - 1684)
Heyman Dullaert
1636 - 1684
Jacob Levecq (1634 - 1675)
Jacob Levecq
1634 - 1675
George Lourens Kiers (1838 - 1916)
George Lourens Kiers
1838 - 1916
Jan Micker (1598 - 1664)
Jan Micker
1598 - 1664
Daan van Golden (1936 - 2017)
Daan van Golden
1936 - 2017
Pieter Soutman (1580 - 1657)
Pieter Soutman
1580 - 1657
Frans Deutmann (1867 - 1915)
Frans Deutmann
1867 - 1915
Andries Scheerboom (1832 - 1891)
Andries Scheerboom
1832 - 1891

Creators Old Masters

Battista Dossi (1490 - 1548)
Battista Dossi
1490 - 1548
Jan Baptist Lambrechts (1680 - 1731)
Jan Baptist Lambrechts
1680 - 1731
Hans Bol (1534 - 1593)
Hans Bol
1534 - 1593
Gerard van Berleborch (1610 - 1660)
Gerard van Berleborch
1610 - 1660
Benedetto Coda (1492 - 1535)
Benedetto Coda
1492 - 1535
Leonardo da Pistoia (1502 - 1548)
Leonardo da Pistoia
1502 - 1548
 Domenico di Zanobi ()
Domenico di Zanobi
Bonifacio Veronese (1487 - 1553)
Bonifacio Veronese
1487 - 1553
Adam de Coster (1586 - 1643)
Adam de Coster
1586 - 1643
Peeter Sion (1624 - 1695)
Peeter Sion
1624 - 1695
Balthasar van der Ast (1593 - 1657)
Balthasar van der Ast
1593 - 1657
Daniël Haringh (1636 - 1713)
Daniël Haringh
1636 - 1713
Girolamo di Tiziano (1510 - 1572)
Girolamo di Tiziano
1510 - 1572
 Master of the Vitae Imperatorum (XV century - XV century)
Master of the Vitae Imperatorum
XV century - XV century
Bernardino Licinio (1489 - 1565)
Bernardino Licinio
1489 - 1565
Jan van Bunnik (1654 - 1727)
Jan van Bunnik
1654 - 1727
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