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Dresden's Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister holds 1 work 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.
Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister
Dresden · 1 work on display
The Gemäldegalerie holds one of Europe's finest collections of Old Master painting — over 1,700 works spanning the 13th to 18th centuries, with particular strength in Dutch and Flemish masters. The building is purpose-built and easy to navigate; allow at least three hours.
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 Dresden?
Our current data shows 1 Jan van Eyck painting on display in Dresden, held at the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister.
Which museum in Dresden has the most Jan van Eyck paintings?
Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister holds all 1 known Jan van Eyck work in Dresden.
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 Dresden
Dresden's Staatliche Kunstsammlungen is one of Europe's finest museum collections, housed across multiple venues in the historic Altstadt. The Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister and the Grünes Gewölbe are the jewels of the collection. Most venues offer reduced admission on Wednesdays.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.