ad great influence both during Renaissance times and later.\rGiotto di Bondone ( 1267-13 3 7)\rGiotto is the first painter to be considered a Renaissance artist. He was hired to paint a Fresco in a family\rchapel (教堂)in Padua, Italy, known as the Arena Chapel. Fresco is a painting made on a wall while the plaster\r(灰泥)is still wet. Many consider Giotto to be the father of the modern period of art.\rJan van Eyck's early influences more than likely came from his brother Hubert. In fact, Jan would\rsometimes finish his brother/s works. The Ghent Altarpiece is an example of Jan finishing what Hubert started.\rJan van Eyck perfected the techniques of oil painting. He is often known as “the father of Renaissance\rpainting“ because of all the new techniques and advances he made in oil painting.