Jan van Eyck the first artist of the Netherlands
Jan van Eyck is a famous Dutch painter of the 15th century, who is rightfully considered the founder of Renaissance art in the Netherlands. He was not only an innovative painter, but also a wise politician and a subtle diplomat. The artist is credited with inventing the oil painting technique, but is this really so? In general, a lot of secrets, mysteries and assumptions are associated with this master, starting with the date and place of birth and ending with the interpretation of his paintings. At a lecture dedicated to the work of the legendary genius, we will get acquainted with his most famous painting masterpieces. Let's talk about why the controversy around the "Portrait of the Arnolfini Couple" does not subside? Learn about the difficult fate of the legendary "Ghent Altar" and its mysteries worthy of a detective in the spirit of the novel "The Da Vinci Code". Let's reveal the secrets and symbols hidden in the artist's paintings. Lecturer: Head of the Department of Western European Art @ Balanovskaya Tatiana Waiting for you October 10 ⏳ 14:00 Tickets: 55/30/20 UAH Tickets can be checked at the ticket office of the museum before the start of the lecture Address: #WEartMuseum Pushkinskaya, 9
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