“Jan Van Eyck”

By: Eric Knepper

Early Years• His birth date is unknown• Died before 1441 • His birth place: Maaseik,

Bishopric of Liege, Holy Roman Empire

Famous Work• Man in a Turban 1433• Marienplatz altar, Dresdner triptych, middle

panel, Mary with child• Portrait of Giovanni Arnolfini and his Wife

Other Famous Paintings • Madonna and Child with Chancellor Rolin• No Hat Upon His Head • The Virgin of Chancellor Rolin