Born in Maaseik, Belgium around 1390 CE. First worked as a manuscript illuminator in 1422 CE. Influenced by Robert Campin's work in Tournai. Became court artist for Duke of Bavaria and Philip the Good
Portrait paintings capture characters and can be self-portraits. Landscape paintings focus on natural environments. Still-life paintings depict everyday objects. Abstract paintings present distorted interpretations of reality. History paintings capture important moments in time
Born around 1380-1390 in Maaseik, Belgium. Worked as court painter to John III of Holland and Philip the Good of Burgundy. Created about 20 surviving paintings between 1432-1439. Known for signature "ALS ICH KAN" (As I Can) in Greek characters
Born in Venice in 1518 as Jacopo Robusti, son of a dyer. Initially apprenticed briefly with Titian but later worked independently. Studied anatomy and worked alongside artisans, collecting casts and prints
Linseed oil is a colorless to yellowish oil from flax plant seeds. Contains high amounts of α-linolenic acid, which oxidizes in air. Used as a drying oil, pigment binder, and plasticizer in various applications