Portrait of a Man (Self-Portrait?)
Jan van Eyck · 1433
Why it's great
A man in a bright red turban looks out at you with a steady gaze. Jan van Eyck probably painted this portrait of himself in 1433, and there is a motto on the frame that means 'As I can', which is a play on his name.
Where to see it
📍 National GalleryCity of Westminster, United Kingdom
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Jan van Eyck was a Flemish painter born around 1390 who worked for the Duke of Burgundy and lived in Bruges until he died in 1441. He was a master of oil paint, using thin glowing layers to paint jewels, fabric and reflections in amazing detail. His Arnolfini Portrait and the Ghent Altarpiece are among the most famous pictures of the 1400s.
