Jan van Eyck
Jan van Eyck, born about 1390 perhaps at Maaseik and died in Bruges on 9 July 1441) is a painter born in the territories subject to the authority of the Prince-Bishop of Liège Jean de Bavière (1390-1417), who becomes Its protector.
He is famous for his portraits of meticulous realism. His most famous paintings are The Arnolfini and the Virgin of Chancellor Rolin. He also finished the famous altarpiece of The Mystical Lamb, begun by his brother Hubert van Eyck. He is one of the first artists to sign their works.
Van Eyck's technical contribution to western painting is crucial. He wore the technique of oil painting to perfection. The binder used by Van Eyck was based on drying oil and another element that made the binder consistent, which was one of the difficulties encountered by users of oil painting before.
He carried the technique of oil painting and the realism of the details to a peak never before achieved, the Flemish technique also allowing the sharpness of these.The work of Jan van Eyck, apart from this exceptional masterpiece of the altarpiece of the mystical Lamb, is composed mainly of representations of the Virgin Mary and portraits. Van Eyck was thus considered the founder of the Western portrait.
He carried the technique of oil painting and the realism of the details to a peak never before achieved, the Flemish technique also allowing the sharpness of these.The work of Jan van Eyck, apart from this exceptional masterpiece of the altarpiece of the mystical Lamb, is composed mainly of representations of the Virgin Mary and portraits. Van Eyck was thus considered the founder of the Western portrait.
Some of his works
Madonna of Chancellor Rolin 1435
Virgin and Child with Canon van der Paele 1436
Ghent Altarpiece 1432
Saint Jerome in His Study 1442
Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata 1427
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