When did Jan van Eyck die and where?
Jan van Eyck died on the 9th of July 1441, in Bruges. Surviving records date his birth at around 1380 or 1390, in Maaseik.
Questions about Jan van Eyck
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Where was Jan van Eyck born and what is known about his early life?
Surviving records date Jan van Eyck's birth at around 1380 or 1390, in Maaseik, which is located in present-day Belgium. The first extant record of his life comes from the court of John of Bavaria at The Hague where payments were made to Meyster Jan den malre between 1422 and 1424.
What significant diplomatic missions did Jan van Eyck undertake for Philip the Good?
Van Eyck undertook a number of journeys on Philip the Duke of Burgundy's behalf between 1426 and 1429 described in records as secret commissions. A better documented commission was the journey to Lisbon along with a group intended to prepare the ground for the Duke's wedding to Isabella of Portugal.
Who collaborated with Jan van Eyck on the Ghent Altarpiece and when was it completed?
His brother Hubert van Eyck collaborated on Jan's most famous work the Ghent Altarpiece. Art historians believe it was begun by Hubert and completed in 1432 by Jan.
How many surviving paintings are confidently attributed to Jan van Eyck and what dates do they cover?
About 20 surviving paintings are confidently attributed to him all dated between 1432 and 1439. Ten including the Ghent Altarpiece are dated and signed with a variation of his motto ALS ICH KAN.