jan van eyck

Although Van Eyck created many works on religious subjects, he was also an exceptional portraitist. In his portraits, Van Eyck sought to reveal the inner life of his sitters, creating truthful and deeply realistic images without resorting to idealization. Van Eyck paid careful attention to every detail, incorporating elements observed directly from nature. The artist meticulously renders every fragment of the image and employs subtle tonal transitions made possible by the use of oil paint. These techniques create the illusion of reality, allowing biblical or secular scenes to appear as events unfolding before the viewer. Among Van Eyck’s most celebrated masterpieces are the Ghent Altarpiece, the Arnolfini Portrait, and Portrait of a Man (Self Portrait?). These works exemplify his groundbreaking innovations. Today, Van Eyck’s paintings can be found in leading museums around the world, including the Louvre, the National Gallery in London, and the Groeningemuseum. Our website offers high-quality reproductions of Jan van Eyck’s paintings. Bring the brilliance of the Northern Renaissance into your home by purchasing a digital reproduction of one of his masterpieces.