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Jan van Eyck

Jan van Eyck Notes

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The Ghent Altarpiece A massive polyptych created by Jan and Hubert van Eyck featuring the "Adoration of the Mystic Lamb."
Arnolfini Portrait A 1434 double portrait of a merchant and his wife, famous for its complex iconography and convex mirror.
Mystic Lamb The central figure in the Ghent Altarpiece that bleeds into a chalice, symbolizing the sacrifice of Christ.
Hubert van Eyck Jan's elder brother who began the Ghent Altarpiece; his specific contributions remain a subject of debate.
Convex Mirror A background element in the Arnolfini Portrait that reflects the subjects and two witnesses, including the artist.
Als Ich Can Jan van Eyck’s personal motto, a pun on his name meaning "As I Can," often inscribed on his frames.
Man in a Red Turban A 1433 oil painting widely considered to be a self-portrait of Jan van Eyck.
Chancellor Rolin The Burgundian official depicted kneeling before the Virgin and Child in a famous van Eyck Madonna painting.
Turin-Milan Hours An illuminated manuscript where Jan van Eyck is believed to have worked under the pseudonym "Hand G."
Single Lit Candle A symbolic element in the Arnolfini chandelier representing the all-seeing eye of God or the holy spirit.
Flemish Primitive The name given to the school of painters in the Low Countries during the 15th century, led by Jan van Eyck.
Grisaille A technique of painting in shades of grey to imitate sculpture, used on the outer panels of the Ghent Altarpiece.
Just Judges A panel from the Ghent Altarpiece that was stolen in 1934 and remains one of the world's most famous missing artworks.
Oil Painting The medium Jan van Eyck was long (incorrectly) credited with inventing, though he was the first to perfect its use.
St. Bavo's Cathedral The location in Ghent, Belgium, where the Ghent Altarpiece is housed today.
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