Jan Van Eyck Famous artist from the 15 th century
Who was your chosen person? *Jan van Eyck was a Flemish painter. *He was born before 1395 and died before July 9 th *The actual dates of his birth and death are not known. *He was born in maaseik bishopric of liege, located in Belgium. *His family includes, Hubert van Eyck, lambert van Eyck, and margarita van Eyck.
*Eyck completed 15 paintings in 61 years. *One of his most popular paintings was (Giovanni arnolfini and his bride.) *Another one of Eyck’s finest paintings was (man in red turban.) *Eyck perfected the newly discovered technique of oil paintings. *He was one of the first oil painters to us one layer of tempera and then a layer of oil. *There is a misconception, which dates back to the 16 th century, That Eyck invented oil painting. What achievements / contributions did he make.
*Eyck was often referred to as the father of oil painting. *People say that the painting of the (man in red) Could have been Eyck himself, Because there was a slight strain in the eyes as if he was looking into a mirror. *Eyck employed work assistants, Who made exact copies of his painting.
How did he change the art world? *The biggest way Eyck changed the art world was him developing oil painting. *Art experts say he pushed representation in art further the any artist had ever done before, or has since. *Eyck is credited with the invention of the oil-glazing technique. *People say that his eyes acted both as a telescope and as a microscope.
Man in red turban. People say this could have been Eyck himself as there is a sleight strain in the eyes.
The Arnolfini Marriage
Portrait of Cardinal Niccolo Albergati
The Virgin of Chancellor Rolin
The Annunciation
The Last Judgment
The Crucifixion
The Annunciation