Jan van Eyck

Flemish, 1390–1441

Jan van Eyck (ca. 1390–1441) war ein früher flämischer Maler, der in Brügge aktiv war und eine Schlüsselperson der frühen nordischen Renaissance. Geboren um 1380 oder 1390 in Maaseik, arbeitete er als Hofmaler in Den Haag und diente später Philipp dem Guten, Herzog von Burgund, und zog 1429 nach Brügge. Van Eyck schuf etwa 20 erhaltene Gemälde, darunter religiöse und weltliche Werke, und trug zu illuminierten Manuskripten bei. Er war bekannt für seine Innovationen in der Ölmalerei und signierte mehrere Werke mit einem Motto, das auf seinem Namen spielt.

45 Werke

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 von Kanzler 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.

Arnolfini-Hochzeit

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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.

Der Genter Altar

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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.

Dresdner Triptychon

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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 am Brunnen

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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 mit dem Kanoniker 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; Engel der Verkündigung

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

Porträt eines Mannes (Selbstporträt?)

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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.

Anbetung des Lammes vom Genter Altar

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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.

Der Genter Altar (geschlossene Flügel)

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

Heiliger Hieronymus in seinem Studium

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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.

Porträt von 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.

Die drei Marien am Grab

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

Prophet Sacharja

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

Porträt von Jan de Leeuw

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

Christus

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

Singende Engel

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

Kumaeanische Sibylle

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

Maria mit dem Heiligen Geist

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

Engel der Verkündigung

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

Erythräische Sibylle

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

Die Madonna in der Kirche

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

Jungfrau und Kind, mit Heiligen und Spender

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Angels playing musical instruments in a heavenly scene.

Musizierende Engel

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

Johannes der Täufer

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

Porträt von 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.

Porträt von Baudouin de Lannoy

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

Loyal Erinnerung

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

Porträt eines Mannes

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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.

Ankündigung

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

Kreuzigung und Letztes Gericht Diptychon

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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.

Porträt eines Mannes mit einem blauen Chaperon

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

Porträt eines Mannes mit Nelke

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

Geburt von Johannes dem Täufer

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

Studie für Kardinal Niccolò Albergati

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

Porträt von Kardinal Niccolò Albergati

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

Die Jungfrau und das Kind an der Quelle

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

Frau an ihrem Waschbecken

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

Kreuzigung

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

Erythräische Sibylle und gewölbtes Fenster mit Aussicht

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

Musée Ingres-Bourdelle - Porträt eines Mönchs - Jan van Eyck

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

Die gerechten Richter

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

Heilige Barbara

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