Van Dyck is a name that is commonly associated with the famous Flemish Baroque painter, Anthony van Dyck, who was known for his skillful use of light and shadow in portraits. However, the name Van Dyck can also refer to other things, such as a style of facial hair or a type of fabric. Here are some synonyms for Van Dyck that you may come across: Vandyke, Vandyck, Vandyke brown (a type of pigment used in painting), Van Dyke beard or goatee (a style of beard), and Van Dyke cloth (a type of heavy woolen fabric).