The statue of Jan van Eyck

The statue of Jan van Eyck, a tribute to the Flemish master

From its 3.75 metres, the statue of Jan van Eyck proudly dominates the square that bears his name, once the Manhattan of Burgundian Bruges. The Bruges audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this master of Flemish painting, one of the greatest figures of the golden age of the city.

A monument erected in 1878

The statue of Jan van Eyck is a bronze monument erected in 1878 in honour of the Flemish painter, who lived and worked in Bruges. Considered one of the masters of early Renaissance painting, Jan van Eyck marked the history of art by his mastery of oil painting and his realism. The statue, more than three metres high, dominates Jan van Eyck Square, the merchant heart of the city in the Burgundian era.

What to see

You admire the bronze statue of the master, standing at the centre of Jan van Eyck Square, surrounded by historic buildings such as the Tolhuis. The place pays tribute to the genius of Flemish painting and recalls the artistic and merchant effervescence of Bruges at its golden age. It is a stop for lovers of art and history.

Practical information

The statue of Jan van Eyck lies on Jan van Eyck Square, in the heart of the old town of Bruges, reachable on foot. It is an open-air monument, freely visible at all times, with no ticket office. On the level, it is discovered during a walk in the historic district, near the Tolhuis.

Who was Jan van Eyck?

A Flemish master of early Renaissance painting, who lived and worked in Bruges; his statue, erected in 1878, pays tribute to him on Jan van Eyck Square.

Where is the statue of Jan van Eyck?

At the centre of Jan van Eyck Square, in the heart of the old town of Bruges, near the Tolhuis.