It’s hard to believe that this incredible painting by one of the most famous Early Netherlandish painters in history is not larger than a sheet of paper. Jan van Eyck (1390-1441) was one of the first artists of the Renaissance who mastered using oil. This allowed him to work slowly and add an incredible amount …
Jan van Eyck paintings
When Jan van Eyck (1390-1441) became the court painter of Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, in Bruges, the Renaissance artist was given a lot of freedom. Many wealthy patrons wanted to commission works from the Early Netherlandish Master, mainly because his revolutionary use of oils resulted in incredible masterpieces. Let’s take a closer look …
One of the most innovative artists in history is considered to be one of the leading figures of the Flemish Primitives. They are known as Early Netherlandish artists and were active in the Low Countries and pioneers of the northern Renaissance. Jan van Eyck (1390-1441) was one of the first artists who mastered oil painting, …
A renowned Flemish artist shaped the direction of painting in the northern Renaissance in the early 15th century. Jan van Eyck (1390-1441) moved away from the idealized medieval style of painting to produce natural figures. He achieved that by using oil, a material that was still uncommon during this period. In this article, we’ll take …
Early Netherlandish painter Jan van Eyck (1390-1441) is a mysterious figure in the history of art. He was one of the first masters to perfect the use of oil in his paintings, something that influenced the most famous Renaissance artist and beyond. One of the most remarkable paintings in his oeuvre wasn’t a commission of …
One of the greatest attractions in the city of Bruges is one of the ultimate masterpieces by Jan van Eyck, The Early Netherlandish painter and master of the Renaissance in the northern part of Europe. You have to see the amazing level of detail in a painting called “Virgin and Child with Canon van der …
One of the most sought-after painters in the 1430s was a man who became the court painter of Phillip the Good, Duke of Burgundy. Jan van Eyck (1380s-1441) created some of the most intriguing works of art of the 15th century and was a renowned portraitist as well. Unlike a work referred to as “Portrait …