Jan Van Eyck

Origins

Jan Van Eyck was a prominent painter in the 15th century Flemish art movement. His style, characterized by meticulous attention to detail and luminous colors, played a crucial role in the development of early Netherlandish painting. Van Eyck is particularly renowned for his use of oil paint, which enabled him to achieve unprecedented levels of realism and depth in his works. His most famous work, 'The Arnolfini Portrait' (1434), showcased his mastery of light, texture, and perspective.