Jan van Eyck Word Search
A free Jan van Eyck word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on famous works, materials, and the movement they belong to, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
Words to find: GHENTALTARPIECE, ARNOLFINI, NETHERLANDISH, OILPAINTING, GLAZING, ULTRAMARINE, LAPISLAZULI, VERMILLION, OCHRE, LAMB, CROWN, MARY.
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Jan van Eyck word list, defined
- GLAZING /ˈɡleɪzɪŋ/ · noun, verb
- A glazing is a layer of transparent or translucent material, such as glass or plastic, applied to a surface, typically to protect or decorate it. To glaze something means to apply this layer, often using a liquid or powdered substance that hardens to form a smooth, shiny surface. Related: coating, lacquer, varnish, film.
- ULTRAMARINE /ʌltrəˈmeɪn/ · noun
- A bright blue pigment made from the mineral lapis lazuli, or a deep blue color resembling this pigment. It is often used in art and design to create a sense of luxury and sophistication. Related: azure, cerulean, cobalt, sapphire.
- VERMILLION /vərˈmɪljən/ · noun, adjective
- Vermillion is a bright, vivid red color or a pigment made from the mineral cinnabar. It can also refer to something that is colored with this pigment. Related: crimson, scarlet, red, ruby.
- OCHRE /ɒkər/ · noun
- A naturally occurring earth pigment, typically reddish-brown in colour. A warm, earthy colour. Related: beige, sienna, terracotta, umber.
- LAMB /læm/ · noun
- A young sheep, especially one in its first year. A cut of meat from a sheep. Related: kid, young sheep, fleece, wool.
- CROWN /krɔʊn/ · noun, verb
- A royal headdress, typically worn by a king or queen. To make or form into a crown, especially by adding a crown to something. Related: diadem, coronet, tiara, headpiece.
- MARY /mɛri/ · proper noun
- A female given name, derived from the Hebrew name 'Miryam', which is thought to mean 'bitter' or 'wished-for child'. Related: Jane, Elizabeth, Sarah, Emily.
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