{"product_id":"portrait-of-jan-de-leeuw-jan-van-eyck","title":"Portrait of Jan de Leeuw - Jan van Eyck","description":"\u003cp\u003eA precise 1436 portrait of the goldsmith Jan de Leeuw by the Flemish master Jan van Eyck, noted for its technical detail and psychological clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait depicts Jan de Leeuw, a goldsmith from Bruges, captured by Jan van Eyck in 1436. The subject is shown in a three-quarter view against a dark, neutral background, which draws focus to the precision of his features. Van Eyck employs his characteristic mastery of oil paint to render the textures of the sitter's clothing, specifically the fur-lined garment that frames his face. The lighting is subtle, modelling the contours of the face with care and revealing the individual character of the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJan de Leeuw holds a small gold ring between his thumb and forefinger. This detail serves as a reference to his profession as a goldsmith. The painting is notable for its small scale, a common format for private portraits of the period. The original frame, which remains with the work, contains an inscription in the local dialect that identifies the sitter and the artist. The inscription also includes a pun on the sitter's surname, de Leeuw, meaning the lion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVan Eyck was a pioneer in the use of oil as a medium, allowing for the layering of glazes to achieve depth and luminosity. This work demonstrates his ability to capture a likeness with clinical observation. The skin tones are rendered with fine brushwork, showing the subtle variations in colour that define the subject's age and expression. The gaze of the sitter is directed towards the viewer, creating a sense of direct engagement. This portrait remains a clear example of the technical standards achieved in the Burgundian Netherlands during the fifteenth century. It provides a window into the social and professional life of the period, documenting the status of a skilled craftsman through the lens of one of the most capable painters of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-gilles-joye-hans-memling\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Gilles Joye - Hans Memling — Hans Memling\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jan van Eyck","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58605464682831,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58605530743119,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58605530775887,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58605530808655,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58605530841423,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58605530874191,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58605530906959,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58605530939727,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58605530972495,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58605531005263,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58605531038031,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58605531070799,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-Jan-de-Leeuw_Poster_CompositorV1_1788081965948.jpg?v=1788117636","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/portrait-of-jan-de-leeuw-jan-van-eyck","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}