One of the reasons why the Flemish Primitives achieved such fine and fluent gradations is the build up of the carrier. They used well weathered wood (oak) and a large number of thin gesso layers that were sanded in between. This made the painting ground extremely flat and even - almost like ceramic. I have learned this technique in my restauration classes where we had to copy the work of a Flemish Primitive from start to finish, including the preparation of the carrier.

Van Eyck is my favorite. On a technical level, no one comes close. When thinking about the greatest painter ever, we want to think Rembrandt or Van Gogh is the best. But once you study Van Eykes collection, that little voice in your head says his name when thinking about the master of masters. It's hard to wrap your head around the level of talent that someone had hundreds and hundreds of years ago. The best painters of today cannot duplicate textures like he did...and he did it with such primitive resources. There are good painters and great painters and even masters, then, there's Van Eyck. He was that good. IMO Great video!

@outlawtupac

2 жыл бұрын

Caravaggio?

@patrickcharles7190

2 жыл бұрын

@@outlawtupac Phenomenal talent

@donmiller2908

2 жыл бұрын

"Van Eyck is my favorite. On a technical level, no one comes close" Van Eyck is okay. If someone gave me one of his paintings I could find a spot for it. But he's no Thomas Kinkade.

@patrickcharles7190

2 жыл бұрын

@@donmiller2908 lol. Kinkade? That's interesting.

@donmiller2908

2 жыл бұрын

@@patrickcharles7190 😁

So many paintings I’ve never seen before. You’ve given me a new appreciation for these painters.

@JillPoyerdFineArt

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

Long time without one of your wonderful videos. Marvelous!

@JillPoyerdFineArt

2 жыл бұрын

I wish it didn’t take me so long! But part two of this series will hopefully be out late Jan or Feb

It's a good day when you upload a video. Every one is an education. Love them all, and have watched them all many times over. :)

What a wonderful segment. Thank you for sharing your knowledge on the subject matter. From my subjective perspective, no one has ever come close to the magnitude of mastery of Jan van Eyck. In my view, he is the ultimate God in the fine arts realm of painting. Conversely, there are many Titian-esque artists.

@JillPoyerdFineArt

12 күн бұрын

He's one of my favorites as well...incredible mastery of the medium.

Great work Jill! As always, you never disappoint. Thanks for another great history lesson.

@JillPoyerdFineArt

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, Diane!

Yes this painting by VanEyck is exquisite. An absolute favorite!

When new Jill Poyard video comes out, I feel happy

Another brilliant video covering the Master Works of a few of the best artists of the late Renaissance period. My personal favorite of the masters presented, is Jan van Eyck I love his painting of the 'Arnolfini Portrait', dated 1434. It depicts a wealthy couple standing with their small dog in the bed chamber. Many people believe that the young woman is pregnant because of the way her green dress is gathered at her mid-section, but this is not the case. This painting is all about the display of new wealth accumulated at the time. There are several keys in this painting that point to this ostentatious show of money: 1st is the small dog which indicates enough wealth to support not only a lavish lifestyle, but also a pet at a time when many people were starving in the streets; 2nd is the series of oranges which lie strewn about the dresser and window sill, oranges were very rare at that time and only a handful of the very rich could afford them; 3rd is young woman’s green dressing gown which is made of, as was the custom of the very rich during that period, an overabundance of material, such that in order to walk she had to gather the excess around her waistline. Only the very wealthy could afford such an extravagance mode of dress.

Having been a traditional oil artist for too many years to contemplate (and originally a picture restorer, having trained under a long established business) I learn so much from Jill's videos and knowledge. Thank you so much.

@JillPoyerdFineArt

2 жыл бұрын

I consider that a high compliment, Chris - Thank you!

Thank you very mutch for this opportunity to understand our long gone artist technique

I can't believe that i watched this video for free! Incredible!

Thank you, this is amazing. I can't wait for part 2!

I loved this. I can't wait for part 2

Such an intriguing and mesmerising presentation! There's always to leadni something new. Thank you!

Wonderful, as always!!! Thanks so much for your amazing work.

Your presentations enlighten us and are a TRUE DELIGHT Jill.

Amazing video! Thanks again. Can't wait till your course is available.

Very interesting, thank you. Look forward to part 2.

I really do enjoy your amazing videos. So professionally done. I watch them many times over. Thank you.

Jill, I am ALWAYS amazed @ how "Perfect" these paintings are! Jan & Eliz L. Vigee-Lebrun 's paintings are near a mirror of the subjects......I can't imagine how these are done!

@JillPoyerdFineArt

2 жыл бұрын

I know. Such amazing artists....

Excellent 👍😊 Thank you. I cannot wait to hear next one.

Very well done ! Thank you Jill

The process of painting of old masters is wonderfully explained!! Great job! Many thanks!

Remarkably good. I thought I knew a lot, but you gently and modestly expanded my knowledge. I will look out for your work.

This is very informative. Please don’t stop making these videos. Thank you!

Truly fascinating to hear about painting process of these masters.

Excellent content as always.Thanks a mill.

Great offering, e.g. knowledge and elocution. Love the tone of your voice

This was amazing. Thank you!!!

Thankyou Jill fantastic work!

Excellent accurate and HD detailed

Loved this. Thank you!

Loved this! It's so interesting to hear about not just the subject of these works but the techniques used by the authors. Beautiful images edited in the video as well. The pacing of your narration is superb. Can't wait for part two.

@JillPoyerdFineArt

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, Leandro!

Fascinating. It's made me look at how I construct a painting. Thank you. I'm really enjoying your channel.

Very impressive work love so very much appreciate you sharing.

This was extremely beatiful and accurate.

Awesome! Very informative and solid narration. A+ visuals.

Great job. Thank you!

Superb Jill. Thank you for all the work you've put into making this series. Looking forward to part 2.

@JillPoyerdFineArt

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Steve!

I love this! I'm so happy I found your channel. Thank you for all the work you obviously put into it. It's clear that it's your passion.

@JillPoyerdFineArt

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to my channel, David!

Amazing video, very well written and produced! I enjoyed it so much, and also learned a lot of many of my favourite artists! Congratulations!

@JillPoyerdFineArt

5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

love these vid!

Wonderful insight, thankyou

Thank you Jill! I learn so much from you. You inspire me to try new things and explore new ideas, or rather “old ideas.” I look forward to your videos like a gift excited to open up and discover something amazing. I can’t get enough of your lessons. All the best.

@JillPoyerdFineArt

2 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful comment, Liliana! It means so much. Thank you.

Awesome..you really made this so simple and understandable. Thanks so much

Great video. Very beautiful.

Thank you very much Jill; such a great help for artists who, like me, rely in the great artists of the past to make ourselves the best works possible.

@JillPoyerdFineArt

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, Delores

Looking forward to more your work! This video is so well made!

@JillPoyerdFineArt

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Excellent video !

Idk art history but the voice is soothing and the video transitions are pretty nice , makes it easier for me to listen n watch

Learning so much! Thank you

Your videos are amazing and so instructive! Even after years of painting I still find that their things I didn't know. Thank you!

@JillPoyerdFineArt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much - that means a lot, Sharon.

Jill, you are the best; this art documentary is one of the best I have ever seen. It's one of those rare to find jewels that you treasure for the rest of your life.

@JillPoyerdFineArt

2 жыл бұрын

That is so kind of you, Carlos. Thank you for that - I'm honored.

Very educational, thank you for sharing.

Loves this

This just got recommended to me by youtube and I loved it. I'm early into my art history degree but I'm so excited to be learning about all of this. The way you explain things makes much more sense than reading it in a textbook. It's all so fascinating and beautiful. I definitely gotta watch the next two parts.

@JillPoyerdFineArt

2 жыл бұрын

That's so wonderful to hear, FaerieGrrl. Glad you enjoyed it!

wow, thank you so much!

Absolutely loved this. Can't wait for the analysis on Turner, an artist I've become fascinated with recently

@JillPoyerdFineArt

2 жыл бұрын

I'm hoping to get the next one out within a few days, actually. Hope you enjoy it

Thats really amazing and precious info

Jill Poyerd, you really know your stuff. Your videos are all superb - your analysis is spot on, and explanations very clear. Thanks for this.

@JillPoyerdFineArt

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Corinne

Ok - there is the art, beautiful, and the explanations, amazing and deep, but then there is your voice... enthralling!

@JillPoyerdFineArt

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Cedric...

I could listen to you for hours on end without getting bored 😌 Thank you for this

@JillPoyerdFineArt

2 жыл бұрын

So kind of you - thank you.

Very interesting 😮 thank you so much

I was so relieved to find this video. So calm and exquisite a presentation.

@JillPoyerdFineArt

7 ай бұрын

Thank you - so nice hear that.

very nice content.. i love learning art through your channel..

Nice narration and good technical info.

Jill this is nothing short of perfect. The poetic music, your voice, the depth of the biographies and techniques, all of it flowing beautifully...this is a work of art as much as it is a documentary...very well done

@JillPoyerdFineArt

Жыл бұрын

That is so appreciated. Thank you so very much.

I have studied arts but I think that I'm learning more now with your videos than at the time with books. Wonderful job as always, your work is perfect

@JillPoyerdFineArt

2 жыл бұрын

How nice! I'm flattered...

Beautiful voice...

Thank you, thank you, thank you! Achingly beautiful cinematography. I learned so much just now that my only criticism is that there are just three parts!

@JillPoyerdFineArt

2 жыл бұрын

Very flattered, Christopher - So glad you enjoyed it!

Thank U very much.

Awesome video!

I loved the video

You efforts, indepth research and exploration of new dimensions are truely a contribution towards art ❤

@JillPoyerdFineArt

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind comments - so appreciated.

Thank you for this incredibly well done and detailed presentation. I wish my art history professors were like you.

@JillPoyerdFineArt

2 жыл бұрын

How kind! Thank you

@klasi58

2 жыл бұрын

@@JillPoyerdFineArt I cannot wait to see more of your videos. BTW your art is magnificent too. You are such a treasure. I am so grateful to the internet algorithm that led me to you. 💐💐💐

Thank you

great video!!! Thank you!!

Thank you so much for taking the time to prepare and make this video. So interesting and informative. Makes me wish for a visit to a museum soon.

@JillPoyerdFineArt

2 жыл бұрын

Let’s hope life can return to normal soon. Glad you enjoyed it!

I love to listen to your videos while I paint

@JillPoyerdFineArt

2 жыл бұрын

How nice!

Van Eyck paintings are almost 600 years old! It just blows my mind they still exists, let alone in such fine conditions

@JillPoyerdFineArt

3 ай бұрын

That always hits me as well...

Muy bueno!

Great video

I will listen to her voice all day describing how she paint her house.

I just hit the bell! Can't wait to watch the next one :) Wonderful production on my favorite subject, thank you!

@JillPoyerdFineArt

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I hit like even before I watched the video 😊 that much I like and trust the information you put in your videos , thank you so much for the hard work and lovely enjoyable lessons

@JillPoyerdFineArt

2 жыл бұрын

How nice! I'm glad you enjoy them

@JillPoyerdFineArt

2 жыл бұрын

I saw your other comment about your translation of the videos, but can't find the comment now. I just wanted to let you know that I absolutely do remember you and your comment. It really means a lot to me - quite an honor.

Lovely video

Bravo! I loved this, and I have seen this one up close as well. I wasn't surprised when you focused in on it. I think I stared at this one for a long time, doing what you explained, in awe of it, for it's time and brilliance, detail, and overall beauty. I got reminded by security not to stand too close to the paintings lol. I was studying the application as I could see, and got too close. Thank you for your wonderful video.

@JillPoyerdFineArt

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, they do watch you pretty closely in the museums - lol. My husband and I have both been reminded on occasion. It's so nice to know that it impacted you as well, Roland.

Thanks!

THS U very very much!

Judging by what you said regarding proteins in the painting and it being so well preserved, it could have been Casein paint that Van Eyck used.

Jill, you are so fantastic with all that you do. In my small way I do try to steer members of many of my online art and photo groups to look at your KZread work and check out your Udemy courses. If any art student (officially) or someone who just wants to know more about art would view you work, They would be so enlightened. Now, even if someone was not necessarily interested in the arts they would benefit from listening to these projects. Your calm soothing and peaceful voice would allow many to cut back on their anxiety medication. You are special. You are Jill.

@JillPoyerdFineArt

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Michael. That means so much. It sounds like just words, but I mean it....makes my work so rewarding to read comments like yours.

That's so informative for a hobby painter like me! Thanks a lot for this great Art lesson!

So so beautiful love your videos!❤️

@JillPoyerdFineArt

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Elizabeth

Oh Jill I so love your teaching. I am so happy the day I found you. I wasn't going to do the oil painting because I thought oil paint and its cleaners were really toxic and already having had cancer twice I didn't want to push for a third time, but I found out that 'some' oil paint and the cleaners are no longer toxic. I also found out that it is the cleaner that is toxic more than anything. If you confirm that then I will purchase your oil painting courses too ;). I love Van Eyck - wow.

@JillPoyerdFineArt

2 жыл бұрын

My apologies for the delayed response, Celtic. My goodness, you have had a rough time of it, but bravo for your endurance in this life. Yes, it's really a matter of picking paint colors that are not toxic (avoid cadmiums, cobalts, and a few others) and not using a solvent. I found that most solvents are toxic to some degree with perhaps the exception of Lavender Spike Oil which can be quite fragrant, so I've heard. But you can paint without solvents. In fact, it's often recommended to paint using paint straight out of the tube. They've been formulated to perfectly balance oil and pigment, although they will naturally have different drying times due to the pigments. Once you get familiar with the drying times of your paints, you can apply them to your surface appropriately, going from thin to thicker layers, or painting ala prima - all in one sitting. For clean up (I believe I mention this in my oil class), I use Purell wipes to clean my palette after wiping off the paint with palette knife and paper towels. I clean my brushes with vegetable or walnut oil in a Dixie cup (I'm preferring walnut now and use the grocery store version for cleaning brushes) followed by a wash with artists soap. I hope that helps. I do feel you can be safe and if you have any questions about it as you progress through the class (if you take it) simply ask. I'm happy to help you with this!

Awesome work! The brilliance of the colors is the same process you see in Holbein as well and many panel painters specifically. Its as simple as tempera oil emulsions. You said as much in the video and that was the correct answer. They would heighten colors at the end of the process with tempera painted into an oil layer. You get much brighter pure color that way. Also I tend to think when you make pigments by hand like they use to they were a lot more pure and they probably had a mix of egg and oil in them.

@JillPoyerdFineArt

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! I've actually been wanting to experiment with adding egg to my own oil paints after reading about some of the Masters who did that. It sounds like it could actually be part of the reason some pieces have aged so well. Have you encountered that as well?

Stop everything. I need the next 17 minutes and 4 seconds. Life is good.

@JillPoyerdFineArt

2 жыл бұрын

Lol- hope you enjoy it!

:) wow this is so amazing

Instant subscribe from me. I love learning about art history.

@JillPoyerdFineArt

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to my channel, Dean!