What was Jan van Eyck's approach to painting?
My approach is grounded in intense observation of the visible world. I believe that truth is found in the precise rendering of physical reality. Each element, whether it be the weave of a garment, the glint of metal, or the fall of light across a surface, is studied and depicted with utmost care. This detailed realism serves not merely as decoration but as a means to reveal the divine order and spiritual significance present within the material world.
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