Postcard Jan Van Eyck - Virgin of the Chancellor Rolin

Postcard Jan Van Eyck - Virgin of the Chancellor Rolin

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JAN VAN EYCK (circa 1390-1441)
The Virgin of Chancellor Rolin (detail), circa 1430-1435.
Oil on wood (oak). H. 71 x W. 65 cm. Paris,Musée du Louvre.
© Photo Rmn-Grand Palais (musée du Louvre)/M. Urtado
© GrandPalaisRmnCréations, Paris 2024

Characteristics

Maintenance :
Store in a dry place, protected by a case or plastic bag
Original work kept at :
Paris - Musée du Louvre
Theme :
Religions
Art movements :
Dutch paintings, 15th century
Material of the original work :
Huile sur bois
Artist :
Jan van Eyck (v. 1390-1441)
Material :
Coated paper
EAN :
3336728358602
Dimensions :
13 cm x 13 cm
Reference :
IC400436

The artist

Jan van Eyck (v. 1390-1441)

Master of the Flemish renaissance of the 15th century, Jan Van Eyck is particularly known for the realism of his paintings, moving away from the international Gothic of the time. For a long time he was credited with the invention of oil painting, if this is questioned today it is certain that Van Eyck used this technique very early and perfected it. Van Eyck is also innovative in his conception of his status as a painter, he was indeed one of the first painters to sign his paintings, as in his masterpiece "The Arnolfini couple". A renowned painter, Van Eyck painted for the greatest of his time, such as the Duke of Burgundy, Philippe le Bon.