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Antwerp's Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp holds 2 works by Jan van Eyck (1390–1441) — the city's entire known holding of this artist in a single institution.
Van Eyck is one of the most significant painters in the history of Western art, credited with perfecting oil painting and achieving a level of detail and luminosity previously unattained. He worked in Bruges as court painter to Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy. His Ghent Altarpiece, completed in 1432, is considered one of the greatest paintings ever made.
Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
💎 Hidden GemAntwerp · 2 works on display
About the artist
Jan van Eyck
Flemish · Early Netherlandish · 1390–1441
Van Eyck is one of the most significant painters in the history of Western art, credited with perfecting oil painting and achieving a level of detail and luminosity previously unattained. He worked in Bruges as court painter to Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy. His Ghent Altarpiece, completed in 1432, is considered one of the greatest paintings ever made.
Key works
The Arnolfini PortraitGhent AltarpiecePortrait of a Man
Frequently asked questions
How many Jan van Eyck paintings are on display in Antwerp?
Our current data shows 2 Jan van Eyck paintings on display in Antwerp, spread across the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in Antwerp has the most Jan van Eyck paintings?
Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp holds all 2 known Jan van Eyck works in Antwerp.
Where else can I see Jan van Eyck's paintings?
Jan van Eyck's paintings are distributed across museums in multiple countries. Our artist page lists every city in our collection where their work is currently on display — use it to plan a multi-city trip or find works closer to home. Browse all cities for Jan van Eyck →
Planning your visit to Antwerp
Antwerp's art institutions are spread across the city but connected by a superb tram network. The Royal Museum of Fine Arts (KMSKA), home to an outstanding Flemish collection, is a short tram ride from the centre. The Antwerp City Card covers museums and transport.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.