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Oil painting originates from around the 7th century in Afghanistan. Europeans, however, didn’t start using oil painting as we know it until around the 11th century — refining the process, introducing the classic linen canvas, and leading to easel painting in the 15th century. If you’re looking to sell oil paintings for maximum value, it’s important to work with a full-service auction house like Lion & Unicorn.
During the Renaissance period, oil painting boomed in popularity, leading to prominent names creating some of the works we treasure most to this day. These names include Jan van Eyck, Diego Velazquez, Johannes Vermeer, and Peter Paul Rubens. By the 16th century, oil was the essential painting material in Venice, Italy, and continued to proliferate from there.