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Flemish · 1390–1441

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2 works across 1 institution

Brussels's Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium 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.

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Cumäische Sibylle und Nische mit Schüssel, Kanne und Tuch / Eva

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Cumäische Sibylle und Nische mit Schüssel, Kanne und Tuch / Eva

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Ghent Altarpiece

Ghent Altarpiece

Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

c. 1432

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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
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Frequently asked questions

How many Jan van Eyck paintings are on display in Brussels?

Our current data shows 2 Jan van Eyck paintings on display in Brussels, spread across the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.

Which museum in Brussels has the most Jan van Eyck paintings?

Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium holds all 2 known Jan van Eyck works in Brussels.

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 Brussels

Brussels' main art museums are clustered in the Royal Quarter around the Place Royale — the Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts, Magritte Museum, and BOZAR are all within easy walking distance. Many major Belgian museums are free on the first Wednesday afternoon of each month.

Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.