Van Eyck
Van Eyck (or van Eyck), also Van Eijk (or van Eijk) (Dutch pronunciation: [vɑn ˈɛˑɪ̯k]) is a Dutch surname meaning "of Eyck" or "of Eijk" (literal translation "of the Oak tree"). Several important families and persons had this surname:
[edit] Van Eycks (Artists)
The important Flemish family of Early Netherlandish painters with the surname van Eyck originated in the valley of the Meuse (Maaseik), but ultimately established their professional domicile in Ghent and in Bruges. There they changed the traditional habits of the earlier schools, remodelled the earlier forms of Flemish design, and introduced a substantial revolution into the technical methods of execution familiar to their countrymen. These painters were responsible for many famous works of the 15th century.
Family members included: Hubert van Eyck, Jan van Eyck, their brother Lambert van Eyck, and sister Margareta van Eyck, and probably Barthélemy d'Eyck from the next generation. Jan van Eyck (c. 1395-1441), active in Bruges, is considered to be one of the best Northern European painters of the 15th century.
[edit] Other people
Van Eyck may also refer to:
- Jacob van Eyck, Dutch musician and composer of the 17th century, best known for his extensive collection of solo pieces for the soprano recorder Der Fluyten Lust-hof.
- Gaspard van Eyck, 17th century Flemish painter.
- Pieter Nicolaas van Eyck, 20th century Dutch poet, critic, essayist and philosopher.
- Robert Floris van Eyck, 20th century London poet, artist and art restorer.
- Aldo van Eyck, 20th century Dutch architect.
- Stig Van Eijk, 20th century Norwegian musician.
- Princess Anita of Orange-Nassau, van Vollenhoven-van Eijk, wife of Prince Pieter-Christiaan of Orange-Nassau, van Vollenhoven.
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