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Ghent is honouring its greatest Flemish Master

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Ghent is honouring its greatest Flemish Master

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Ghent is honouring its greatest Flemish Master

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Things you did not know about the Ghent Altarpiece

8 reasons to visit Van Eyck’s masterpiece
Blog
Lamb

The symbolism behind the Ghent Altarpiece

Van Eyck's polyptych under the microscope
Blog
The pincers with the tongue

Jan Van Eyck’s painting techniques

This is what makes the paintings by this Flemish primitive so special
Blog
Detail of jewlery on the Mystic Lamb

The disappearance of the Just Judges panel

The art theft of the century
Blog
The missing panel

Heavenly notes and angelic song:

Music in the Ghent Altarpiece
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OMG Van Eyck was here

A heavenly garden

Plants depicted in the Ghent Altarpiece
Blog
Detail of the Mystic Lamb painting

The adventures of the Ghent Altarpiece

Six centuries of history
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The adoration of the Lamb

Blog posts about Ghent

The fact that Ghent is one of the friendliest, most beautiful and most vibrant cities of Europe needs no further explanation. The multitude of blogs of international visitors, journalists and influencers speak for themselves. Discover their blog posts on our official Pinterest page!

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