What is another word for Jan Van Eyck?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈan vˈan ˈa͡ɪk] (IPA) 
Jan Van Eyck was a renowned painter from the Flemish School of art in the 15th century. Some common synonyms for him include the "father of oil painting," "master of detail," and "founder of modern realism." Other synonyms include the "Northern Renaissance genius," "supreme craftsman of the Netherlands," "the Flemish Leonardo," and the "progenitor of hyper-realistic art." Van Eyck's influence on art history has made him one of the most respected painters in the world. His enormous influence over the Flemish School of art and his contribution to modern realism and hyper-realism has made him an icon of art.
