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New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art 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.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York · 2 works on display
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the world's largest and most comprehensive art museums — over two million objects spanning 5,000 years. The Impressionist and Post-Impressionist galleries, the European Paintings collection, and the American Wing are particular highlights.
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 New York?
Our current data shows 2 Jan van Eyck paintings on display in New York, spread across the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in New York has the most Jan van Eyck paintings?
Metropolitan Museum of Art holds all 2 known Jan van Eyck works in New York.
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 New York
New York's major museums are spread across Manhattan — the Metropolitan Museum and Guggenheim are on the Upper East Side (4/5/6 subway), while MoMA is in Midtown and the Whitney is in the Meatpacking District. The Metropolitan suggests a donation rather than charging a fixed fee for New York State residents; out-of-state visitors pay the listed price. Allow a full day for the Met; the other collections are more manageable in a half-day.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.