Eyck Jan Van 1390 1441 Collection

Johann von Eyk, Jan van Eyck, 1390/1395-1441 (engraving)
8632074 Johann von Eyk, Jan van Eyck, 1390/1395-1441 (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johann von Eyk, Jan van Eyck, 1390/1395-1441)

Lucca Madonna, 1437 (mixed media on oak panel)
7487753 Lucca Madonna, 1437 (mixed media on oak panel) by Eyck, Jan van (c.1390-1441); 65.5x49.5 cm; Stadel Museum, Frankfurt am Main, Germany; (add.info.: By Jan van Eyck)

Portrait of a Man, 1433 (oil on oak panel)
7405604 Portrait of a Man, 1433 (oil on oak panel) by Eyck, Jan van (c.1390-1441); 19x15.5 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: Possibly a self portrait by Jan van Eyck)

Detail of the Virgin and Child with Canon Joris van der Paele, 1434-36 (oil on panel)
490106 Detail of the Virgin and Child with Canon Joris van der Paele, 1434-36 (oil on panel) by Eyck, Jan van (c.1390-1441); Groeningemuseum, Bruges

Detail of the Virgin and Child with Canon Joris van der Paele, 1434-36 (oil on panel)
490103 Detail of the Virgin and Child with Canon Joris van der Paele, 1434-36 (oil on panel) by Eyck, Jan van (c.1390-1441); Groeningemuseum, Bruges

Detail of the Virgin and Child with Canon Joris van der Paele, 1434-36 (oil on panel)
490107 Detail of the Virgin and Child with Canon Joris van der Paele, 1434-36 (oil on panel) by Eyck, Jan van (c.1390-1441); Groeningemuseum, Bruges

Detail from the Virgin and Child with Saints Donatian and George and Canon Joris van der Paele, c. 1436 (oil on wood)
862496 Detail from the Virgin and Child with Saints Donatian and George and Canon Joris van der Paele, c.1436 (oil on wood) by Eyck, Jan van (c.1390-1441); Groeningemuseum, Bruges

Detail of the Virgin and Child with Canon Joris van der Paele, 1434-36 (oil on panel)
490105 Detail of the Virgin and Child with Canon Joris van der Paele, 1434-36 (oil on panel) by Eyck, Jan van (c.1390-1441); Groeningemuseum, Bruges

Portrait of Margareta van Eyck, 1439 (oil on panel)
490231 Portrait of Margareta van Eyck, 1439 (oil on panel) by Eyck, Jan van (c.1390-1441); 32.6x25.8 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; (add.info.: Margareta van Eyck, the artist's wife)

Portrait of Christ (oil on panel) (detail)
LAF434071 Portrait of Christ (oil on panel) (detail) by Eyck, Jan van (c.1390-1441); 33.3x26.6 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Detail of the Virgin and Child with Canon Joris van der Paele, 1434-36 (oil on panel)
490104 Detail of the Virgin and Child with Canon Joris van der Paele, 1434-36 (oil on panel) by Eyck, Jan van (c.1390-1441); Groeningemuseum, Bruges

Madonna at the Fountain, 1439 (oil on panel)
471200 Madonna at the Fountain, 1439 (oil on panel) by Eyck, Jan van (c.1390-1441); 24.9x18.2 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; (add.info.: The different flowers)

St. Barbara, 1427 (oil on panel)
471063 St. Barbara, 1427 (oil on panel) by Eyck, Jan van (c.1390-1441); 31x18 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; (add.info.: St. Barbara was locked in a tower by her father)

The Virgin and Child with Canon Joris van der Paele, 1434-36 (oil on panel)
490102 The Virgin and Child with Canon Joris van der Paele, 1434-36 (oil on panel) by Eyck, Jan van (c.1390-1441); 122.1x157.8 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges

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Eyck Jan van (1390-1441) was a renowned Flemish painter of the Early Renaissance period. His exceptional talent and meticulous attention to detail are evident in his masterpieces, such as "Portrait of a Man" (1433), which showcases his skillful use of oil on oak panel to capture the subject's likeness with remarkable precision. One of Eyck's most famous works is "The Ghent Altarpiece, " created in 1432. This monumental polyptych consists of multiple panels, each displaying breathtaking scenes painted with oil on panel. Among these panels are "The Just Judges, " located in the lower left section, and "The Pilgrims guided by St. Christopher, " found on the right-hand side. These intricate compositions demonstrate Eyck's ability to depict narrative moments with depth and richness. In addition to narrative scenes, Eyck also excelled at portraiture, as seen in his depiction of Joost Vijdt on one of the exterior panels from "The Ghent Altarpiece. " The lifelike rendering and subtle details reveal Eyck's mastery over capturing individuality and personality through paint. Furthermore, Eyck showcased his versatility by painting mystical figures like the Erythraean Sibyl and Cumaean Sibyl on the exterior wings of "The Ghent Altarpiece. " These ethereal beings exude an otherworldly aura through their delicate features and vibrant colors. "The Knights of Christ" is another captivating panel from this altarpiece that exemplifies Eyck's ability to convey movement and drama within a static medium. The knights' armor gleams under meticulously rendered light sources, creating a sense of realism rarely achieved during this era. Recently restored in 2021, both the interior and exterior views provide us with glimpses into how these magnificent artworks appeared centuries ago. Through careful restoration work, we can now appreciate every minute brushstroke that Eyck employed to bring "The Ghent Altarpiece" to life.