JAN VAN EYCK (1390-1441)
Jan van Eyck (or Johannes de Eyck) (1390 – 1441) was a Flemish painter active in Brugesand is generally considered one of the most significant Northern European painters of the 15th century. The few surviving records indicate that he was born around 1390, most likely in Maaseik.
Van Eyck is the colossal pillar on which rests the whole Flemish paintings from later centuries, the genius of accuracy, thoroughness and perspective, well above any other artist of his time, either Flemish or Italian.
