Jan Van Eyck
The greatest artist of his time.
Background
He and his brother were both made court painters by Philip of Charolais, but after the court broke up, Van Eyck became his own master.
Achievements
Ven Eyck had an art studio in Brudges, which served as a foundation for the school of Brudges.
Van Eyck finished the "Ghent altarpiece", which his older brother had started.
Impact on today
He's also known as the founder of Flemish painting.
He is referred to in the Treaty of Versailles
Interesting facts
He didn't hide people's flaws when he painted them.
The place Van Eyck was buried at was destroyed during the French Revolution.
Adoration Of The Lamb
Lucca Modonna
Annuciation
Cites
Biographical Encyclopedia of Artists- Eyck Brothers
Influential Painters & Sculptors of the Renaissance- Jan Van Eyck
International Dictionary of Art and Artists- Jan Van Eyck
Wikipedia- Jan Van Eyck
Jan Van Eyck.Org- Jan Van Eyck Biography