Jan van Eyck. An extraordinary painter of the late middle ages.
The exact date of the birth of Ян ван Эйк, is unknown. Presumably 1385 or 1390.
But despite this the name of the artist very well known and his work admired to this day.
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Jan van Eyck, the artist changed the drawing style. The artist who first painted a companion portrait. Painter who perfected oil paint.
"Portrait of Arnolfini couple" is perhaps the most famous painting.
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It is dated 1434 year. Still causes many disputes and discussions. The picture is replete with the smallest details and has high precision in the depiction of people and objects. How were able to so accurately paint a chandelier artist? What are the meanings invested in the objects drawn in the interior of this room?
There is speculation that this is a self-portrait of Eyck with his wife.
In the artist there is a more famous work. Which amazes with its grandeur.
This "Gensci the altar." The altar was consecrated on may 6, 1432.
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It is believed that writing began his older brother and teacher of the painter, Hubert van Eyck (1370 - 1420). Ian has already finished. But with many opponents.
This creation affects the magnitude. The height of the altar 3 meters and width 5 meters. The entire picture 258 people.
This work was conducted for several years. And now dazzles the senses.
In the creative legacy of the artist has many paintings. But one of them is your inner light. This is "Madonna and child"1430.
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No less striking diptych "Annunciation" 1433 - 1435.
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Surprisingly accurately depicted non-existent sculpture. With the help of the game of shadows created volume. And it makes you admire the skill and talent of the artist.
Jan van Eyck painted not only oil paintings. He left a lot of drawings not less striking.
"The Madonna and child at the fountain" 1439.
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"St. Christopher with the infant Jesus".
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But still the main direction of the artist's works were portraits.
"Portrait of a man in a turban" 1433.
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Jan van Eyck died in 1441, leaving behind more than 100 works on various subjects.
Take the time to view them and dive into the art of distant times.
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