Jan van Eyck

Flemish, 1390–1441

Jan van Eyck (c. 1390–1441) was an early Netherlandish painter active in Bruges and a key figure in the Early Northern Renaissance. Born around 1380 or 1390 in Maaseik, he worked as a court painter in The Hague and later served Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, moving to Bruges in 1429. Van Eyck created about 20 surviving paintings, including religious and secular works, and contributed to illuminated manuscripts. He was known for his innovations in oil painting and signed several works with a motto punning on his name.

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45 artworks

A nude male figure stands within a tall arched frame, holding dark green leaves over his genitals, with long brown hair and a beard.

Adam

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Nicolas Rolin kneels in prayer before the enthroned Madonna and Child inside a grand loggia with a checkerboard floor and a detailed cityscape beyond.

Madonna of Chancellor Rolin

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A man and woman holding hands stand in a richly furnished room with a small brown dog at their feet and a wooden bed with red canopy behind them.

The Arnolfini Portrait

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A polyptych showing an enthroned figure in red flanked by the Virgin Mary and John the Baptist above, with Adam and Eve on the sides, and a lush landscape with crowds around an altar below.

Ghent Altarpiece

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Two tall, narrow panels show a standing angel with wings and a woman with bowed head, both rendered in a monochrome palette mimicking carved stone.

Dresden Triptych

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A woman in a blue robe cradles a nude child beside a stone fountain, flanked by two angels holding a richly embroidered red cloth in a walled garden.

Madonna at the Fountain

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A richly robed Virgin Mary sits enthroned holding the Christ Child, surrounded by saints and a donor within a semicircular architectural church space.

Madonna with Canon Joris van der Paele

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A kneeling angel with iridescent wings and a crown holds white lilies below a seated Prophet Zacharias reading from a scroll in an architectural setting.

Prophet Zacharias; Angel of The Annunciation

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A man in a bright vermilion headdress and dark fur-trimmed robe gazes directly outward against a near-black background.

Portrait of a Man (Self Portrait?)

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A white lamb stands on a red altar in a green meadow, surrounded by kneeling angels with blue wings and numerous richly dressed figures holding books and palm branches.

Adoration of the Lamb from the Ghent Altarpiece

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A kneeling angel with multicolored wings and white robe holds white lilies before arched windows showing a cityscape, surrounded by figures in niches and detailed architecture.

The Ghent Altarpiece (wings closed)

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Saint Jerome is depicted in his study, surrounded by books and illuminated by sunlight.

Saint Jerome in His Study

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Portrait of Margareta van Eyck seated in three-quarter view wearing a red gown with grey fur lining and a large white wimple against a black background.

Portrait of Margareta van Eyck

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The three Marys at the Tomb by Jan van Eyck depicts the moment of revelation at Christ's tomb.

The three Marys at the Tomb

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Prophet Zechariah by Jan van Eyck, depicting the prophet in a moment of divine inspiration.

Prophet Zechariah

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Portrait of Jan de Leeuw by Jan van Eyck, showcasing a detailed depiction of the sitter.

Portrait of Jan de Leeuw

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A half-length depiction of Christ with a raised hand in blessing and holding a crystal orb.

Christ

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A panel depicting singing angels from the Ghent Altarpiece by Jan van Eyck.

Singing Angels

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The Cumaean Sibyl by Jan van Eyck, depicting an aged prophetess in contemplation.

Cumaean Sibyl

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Mary with Holy Spirit by Jan van Eyck depicts the Virgin Mary receiving the Holy Spirit in a serene interior.

Mary with Holy Spirit

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The Angel of Annunciation by Jan van Eyck depicts the Archangel Gabriel delivering a message to Mary.

Angel of Annunciation

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Erythraean Sibyl by Jan van Eyck, depicting an ancient prophetess in a moment of oracle.

Erythraean Sibyl

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The Madonna stands in a Gothic cathedral, holding the Christ Child amidst intricate architectural details.

The Madonna in the Church

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Virgin Mary enthroned with Christ Child, flanked by saints and a kneeling donor.

Virgin and Child, with Saints and Donor

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Angels playing musical instruments in a heavenly scene.

Music-making Angels

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Jan van Eyck's painting of John the Baptist, depicting him in a camel-hair garment with a cross.

John the Baptist

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Portrait of Giovanni di Nicolao Arnolfini by Jan van Eyck, showcasing intricate details and realism.

Portrait of Giovanni di Nicolao Arnolfini

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Portrait of Baudouin de Lannoy by Jan van Eyck, showcasing the knight's status and the Golden Fleece.

Portrait of Baudouin de Lannoy

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Portrait of a man with a grave expression, painted by Jan van Eyck in 1432.

Léal Souvenir

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Portrait of a man by Jan van Eyck, showcasing a direct gaze and intricate details.

Portrait of a man

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The Annunciation by Jan van Eyck depicts the moment the Archangel Gabriel announces to the Virgin Mary that she will bear Christ.

Annunciation

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Diptych depicting the Crucifixion and Last Judgement by Jan van Eyck.

Crucifixion and Last Judgement diptych

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A depiction of Christ's face on Saint Veronica's veil, showcasing meticulous detail and realism.

Vera Icon

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A detailed portrait of a man wearing a blue chaperon, showcasing Jan van Eyck's extraordinary realism.

Portrait of a Man with a Blue Chaperon

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A man in dark clothing holding a red carnation, gazing directly at the viewer.

Portrait of a Man with Carnation

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The Birth of John the Baptist by Jan van Eyck depicts the miraculous birth in a domestic setting.

Birth of John the Baptist

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Study for Cardinal Niccolò Albergati by Jan van Eyck, a detailed portrait capturing the cardinal's likeness.

Study for Cardinal Niccolò Albergati

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Portrait of Cardinal Niccolò Albergati by Jan van Eyck, showcasing intricate details and rich colors.

Portrait of Cardinal Niccolò Albergati

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The Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child beside a Gothic fountain in a lush garden.

The Virgin and Child at the Fountain

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Interior scene of a woman at her basin, oak, by Jan van Eyck

Woman at her Basin

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A depiction of the crucifixion of Christ by Jan van Eyck, showcasing intricate details and emotional depth.

Crucifixion

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A depiction of the Erythraean Sibyl seated by an arched window, holding a scroll.

Erythraean Sibyl and arched window with a view

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Portrait of a monk by Jan van Eyck, showcasing his refined technique and psychological depth.

Musée Ingres-Bourdelle - Portrait d'un moine - Jan Van Eyck

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A procession of noblemen depicted in Jan van Eyck's lost painting, 'The Just Judges'.

The Just Judges

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Saint Barbara, depicted in a moment of imprisonment, showcasing her calm demeanor amidst masons at work.

Saint Barbara

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