Explanation:
Jan Van Eyck was born somewhere around 1390 in the village of Maaseyck, near maastrict (Belgium). His early life is somewhat of a mystery. Between 1422 and 1424 he was employed as a painter by John of bivariate, count of Holland. One year later he intered the service of Philip the good, Duke of burgandy. There he became court artists and equerry.
Jan Van Eyck was a Flemish Realist active in bruges, who was considered by some as the first master of oil painting. His use of oil paints in his detailed panel paintings resulted in him being known as the father of oil painting. By creating these layers he was able to capture objects in the minutes detail. Thus also gave hi. the ability to preserve his colors. Due to Van Eyck's social position with Philip the Good as a diplomat ( negotiating marriage for the Duke); he was able to travel extensively.
Van Eyck's artwork is also charged with symbolism. Jan Van Eyck made both religious and secular images. His most well know religious work is the Ghent Alteripiece.
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