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Who painted “Dresden Triptych”?

“Dresden Triptych” was painted by Jan van Eyck in 1437. Where to see it: Dresden State Art Collections.

Dresden Triptych — Jan van Eyck

Northern Renaissance

What to look for

Jan van Eyck: astonishing oil detail — reflections in mirrors and armour, brocade, fur, every jewel — in a cool, clear light.

Jan van Eyck (c. before 1390 – 9 July 1441) was an early Netherlandish painter active in Bruges who was one of the early innovators of what became known as early Netherlandish painting, and one of the supreme figures of the Early Northern Renaissance. Wikipedia

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