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Van Eyck: Par le détail. Arts décoratifs – Arts appliqués always combined different branches ofIn this fascinating book, the painted oeuvre of Jan van Eyck (c. 13951441) is examined in detail. Renowned for his meticulous observation of nature, he studied flora and fauna in their natural environments and under specific lighting conditions, creating works of breathtaking realism. Each painting contains an infinite number of tiny details rendered with extraordinary precision, from the foreground to the distant horizonsor at least giving the