Van Eyck

Van Eyck (or van Eyck), also Van Eijk (or van Eijk) is a Dutch and Flemish surname that means "of Eyck" or "of Eijk" (literal translation "of the Oak tree"). Several important families and persons had this surname:

Van Eycks (Artists)

There was an important family of Early Netherlandish painters who were Flemish with the surname Van Eyck. Though born and raised in the valley of the Meuse, they ultimately established their professional domicile in Ghent and in Bruges, where 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.

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.

ee also

* Early Netherlandish painting

External links

* [http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05732a.htm Catholic Encyclopedia]