The Mysterious Tale of the Van Eyck Family

Jan van Eyck left behind a remarkable legacy of works, including the spectacular Ghent altarpiece, but very little evidence of who he exactly was. After he died, his reputation would only grow and grow, and his paintings would become highly sought after by buyers and thieves alike and, in the...

22 min - Art, Music & Design - Perspective

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