This generously illustrated volume on the work of Jan van Eyck makes the worlds greatest art accessible to readers of every level of appreciation. As a 15thcentury Flemish painter who spent most of his life in Bruges, Van Eyck was revered for his innovative manipulation of oil paint. Overflowing with impeccably reproduced images, this book offers fullpage spreads of masterpieces as well as highlights of smaller details, allowing the viewer to appreciate every aspect of the artists technique and oeuvre.