Jan van Eyck
1390–1441 · Netherlandish · 31 artworks
Northern Renaissanceoil paintingglazingattention to detailsymbolismrealistic portraiture
artist bio
Jan van Eyck was a pivotal Early Netherlandish painter celebrated for his naturalism and innovative use of oil paint. He is considered one of the most significant figures in the Northern Renaissance, influencing generations of artists with his meticulous detail and realistic portrayals.
what you'll learn
Studying van Eyck's work allows students to understand the development of oil painting techniques and the rise of realism in art. Students can also learn about symbolism and the cultural context of the Northern Renaissance.
related: Robert Campin, Rogier van der Weyden, Hans Memling
31 artworks
Isabella Borluut, panel from the Ghent Altarpiece
1432
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The Ghent Altarpiece, The Virgin Mary
1429
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Adoration of the Lamb
1432
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Portrait of a Man with Carnation
1435
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Portrait of Cardinal Albergati
1431
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Portrait of Jan de Leeuw
1436
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The Ghent Altarpiece, God Almighty (detail)
1432
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The Lucca Madonna
1436
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The Rolin Madonna (La Vierge au Chancelier Rolin)
1435
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The Ghent Altarpiece (interior)
1432
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The Madonna of Canon van der Paele (detail)
1436
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Giovanni Arnolfini and His Wife Giovanna Cenami (The Arnolfini Marriage) (detail)
1434
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Portrait of Giovanni Arnolfini
1435
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Portrait of a Man (Man in a Turban)
1433
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The Cumaean Sibyl
1432
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The Ince Hall Madonna (The Virgin and Child Reading)
1433
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Angel Annunciate, from exterior of left panel of the Ghent Altarpiece
1432
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St. Francis Receiving the Stigmata
1427
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St. Jerome in his Study
1432
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Virgin and Child with Saints and Donor
1441
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Portrait of Baudouin de Lannoy
1435
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St. Barbara
1437
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The Soldiers of Christ
1430
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Madonna and Child with Canon Joris van der Paele
1436
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The Annunciation
1435
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The Virgin of the Chancellor Rolin
1435
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The Madonna in the Church
1439
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The Arnolfini Portrait
1434
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Portrait of Christ
1440
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The Ghent Altarpiece. Adoration of the Lamb (detail)
1432
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The Prophet Zacharias and the Angel Gabriel
1432
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