Van Eyck’s innovative designs and techniques were considered groundbreaking during his lifetime and were widely imitated and replicated. One of his most distinctive legacies is his motto, “ALS ICH KAN” (meaning “AS I CAN”), which serves as a pun on his name. This signature first appeared in 1433 on his artwork, “Portrait of a Man in a Turban,” and is a reflection of his growing self-confidence and artistic prowess.