Jan van Eyck (ca. 1390-1441) was one of the pioneering artists outside Italy to sign and date his oil paintings. He also adopted a motto, in pseudo-Greek letters: AΛΣ · IXH · XAN (Als ich can). This translates to "as I can" or "as best I can." Using such a personal device was typically reserved for the dukes of Burgundy and the nobility, yet Van Eyck’s motto was both a bold statement of his artistic awareness and a humble acknowledgment of his craftsmanship.

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