Jan Van Eyck (jan 1, 1390 – jul 9, 1441)
Description:
Credited with originating a style of painting characterized by minutely realistic depictions of surface effects and natural light. This was made possible by using an oil medium, which allowed the building up of paint in translucent layers, or glazes. One of the most significant representatives of Early Northern Renaissance art.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1390
jul 9, 1441
~ 51 years