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Washington DC's National Gallery of Art 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.
National Gallery of Art
Washington DC · 1 work on display
The National Gallery on Trafalgar Square houses one of the world's great collections of Western European painting, from the 13th to the 19th century, with particular strength in the Dutch Golden Age and Impressionism. Entry to the permanent collection is free.
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 Washington DC?
Our current data shows 1 Jan van Eyck painting on display in Washington DC, held at the National Gallery of Art.
Which museum in Washington DC has the most Jan van Eyck paintings?
National Gallery of Art holds all 1 known Jan van Eyck work in Washington DC.
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 Washington DC
Washington DC's Smithsonian museums — including the National Gallery of Art, American Art Museum, and Hirshhorn — are all permanently free to enter. They're clustered along the National Mall and easily walked between. The National Gallery has two buildings connected by an underground passage; the East Building houses 20th-century art.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.