Jan van Eyck
Jan van Eyck ( 1395 - 9 July 1441), was born in Maaseik, Burgundian Netherlands. He was a flemish painter and considered one of the best Europeon painters of the 15th century. He was one of the earliest advocate of oil based paints and was traditionally regarded as the "father of oil painting".

About Jan van Eyck - Famous Painter
Jan van Eyck (1395 - 1441) - Northern Renaissance Painter
Learn about Jan van Eyck, the 15th century artist who is frequently credited with inventing oil painting. He's an important painter of the Northern Renaissance. You can: - find out about Jan van Eyck's life - see images of van Eyck's paintings - on-line or in museums and galleries around the world - read about exhibitions of van Eyck's paintings - get exhibition catalogues - get books about van Eyck's life and work - find out about Van Eyck and portraiture The picture is believed to be a se...

Jan van Eyck
Jan van Eyck (c. 1395 - c. 1441) was the greatest Flemish painter of the 15th century. He painted in realist style and was one of the first painters to use oil effectively. His paintings show excellent detail and brilliant color and finish. His best-known paintings include The Adoration of the Holy Lamb (1432) and The Betrothal of of the Arnolfini (1434).