Jan van eyck biography
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Jan van Eyck |
| Date of Birth | - |
| Place of Birth | - |
| Date of Death | July 1441 |
| Place of Death | Bruges |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence | County of Flanders |
| Education | - |
| Profession | Painter |
| Years of Activity | c. 1422-1441 |
| Brief Information | Jan van Eyck was a Flemish painter who was a master of oil painting and a pioneer in the development of early Netherlandish painting. He is known for his detailed realism, complex symbolism, and innovative techniques, most famously exemplified in his Ghent Altarpiece. Van Eyck's work had a profound impact on subsequent generations of European artists. |