Jan and Hubert van Eyck did not invent oil painting but played a significant role in popularizing it with their innovative techniques during the Renaissance period.
Oil painting was not invented by Jan van Eyck as commonly believed. In fact, Jan and Hubert van Eyck were instrumental in popularizing the technique by demonstrating the luminosity and rich colors that could be achieved with oil paints. The use of thin layers of paint, called glazes, in oil painting allowed for a depth of color that was revolutionary during the Renaissance period.
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