Van Eyck

This generously illustrated volume on the work of Jan van Eyck makes the world's greatest art accessible to readers ofevery level of appreciation. A 15th-century Flemish painterwho spent most of his life in Bruges, Van Eyck was revered for his innovative manipulation of oil paint. Overflowing with impeccably reproduced images, this book offers full-page spreads of masterpieces as well as highlights of smaller details, allowing the viewer to appreciate every aspect of the artist's technique and oeuvre.