Eyck

Jan van Eyck (c.1390–1441) revolutionized Northern Renaissance portraiture with his razor-sharp detail and fearless realism. His motto Als Ich Can (“as I/Eyck can”) was both a signature and a challenge. In this striking portrait, the sitter meets the viewer with a bold, unbroken stare, possibly Van Eyck himself, making it one of the first portraits in centuries to confront us head-on. The effect is electric: a gaze that cuts across time.

In The Phases series, Otto Lundbladh channels this intensity into the present. Where Van Eyck used paint to reveal a soul, Lundbladh uses photography to expose the shifting architecture of identity today. His reinterpretation turns that medieval stare into a modern pulse—an exploration of visibility, vulnerability, and the thrill of being truly seen.

Price: 300€ (shipping and framing are not included)

  • Each motif is produced in a format of 100 × 100 cm, printed on a slightly larger sheet to facilitate professional handling and preservation.

    The series is strictly limited to 150 editions per motif.

    As framing services are not currently offered, all motifs are delivered unframed.

    Each motif is personally signed by Otto Lundbladh. Every artwork is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and a thumb print signature, guaranteeing its provenance and individuality.

  • Eyck is part of Otto Lundbladh’s eight-part edition series, The Phases Series.

    The series explores the art of self-obsession through a timeless lens. By reimagining old master portraits with digital tools, these works transform classical imagery into contemporary reflections on our culture of self-representation. Portraits, selfies, mirrors, the tools may change, but the fascination with the self endures.

  • The Phases series is produced using the Giclée method, a fine art inkjet process named from the French “to spray.” This technique delivers exceptional color accuracy and detail.

    Each motif is made on Rauch Fine Art 310g paper, a natural white, acid-free medium renowned for its vivid tones, neutral balance, and archival longevity.