Famed for his focused observation of nature, Flemish painter Jan van Eyck (c. 1395?1441) studied fauna and flora in their natural environment and under carefully chosen lighting conditions, and then a
This fascinating book looks at the work of Flemish painter Jan van Eyck (c. 1395–1441) under a magnifying glass. Famed for his focused observation of nature, Van Eyck studied fauna and flora in their
Van Eyck in Detail opens with a biographical note on the artist and an introductory chapter on the technique of oil painting. Organized by theme, it further encompasses subjects as nature, architectur
