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In Arts / High School | 2014-10-27

Which northern European Renaissance artist was one of the first to paint on wood panels with oil paint and also painted the famous "Giovanni Arnolfini and His Bride," which had many realistic details and symbols?

A. Albrecht Durer
B. Pieter Bruegel
C. Hans Holbein, the Younger
D. Jan van Eyck

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The correct answer is D. Jan van Eyck.

Answered by bkozma90 | 2024-06-10

The answer is D. Jan van Eyck, an important Northern Renaissance artist known for his oil paintings, including the famous "Giovanni Arnolfini and His Bride." His works are celebrated for their realism and use of intricate symbolism. He was one of the first to significantly advance the technique of oil painting on wooden panels.
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Answered by bkozma90 | 2024-10-09