Bookmark Jan Van Eyck - The Virgin and Child with Chancellor Rolin (detail)

IM001671
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.
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Characteristics

Maintenance
Placer dans un endroit sec, protégées d'un étui ou pochette plastique
Artist
Jan van Eyck (v. 1390-1441)
Art movement
Dutch paintings
Material of the original work
Huile sur bois
Material
Coated paper
Reference
IM001671
EAN
3336729258666
Model dimensions
17cm x 5cm
Package Dimensions
17cm x 5cm
Conservation museum
Paris - Musée du Louvre

The work and its 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.