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The adventures of the Ghent Altarpiece
Six centuries of historyIn all of Europe’s art history, no painting has gone through as much as the Ghent Altarpiece. From damage to near destruction to theft and contraband...
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The symbolism behind the Ghent Altarpiece
Van Eyck's polyptych under the microscopeNothing is what it seems in the Ghent Altarpiece, which is full of symbolism. Even the most banal detail tells a whole story. This makes Jan Van Eyck...
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The Ghent Altarpiece walk
A walk to discover the symbolism of artwork in the cityWalkingThe Van Eyck brothers did not invent the content of The Ghent Altarpiece themselves. We know that the symbolism of the artwork was crystal-clear...
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The Ghent Altarpiece
Follow the restoration process closelyExhibitions2 May 2023 until 31 December 2026This world-famous masterpiece by the Van Eyck Brothers in Ghent has been restored many times in the past. It has been undergoing thorough...
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The Ghent Altarpiece: supreme divine art
World-famous painting by Flemish PrimitivesMonuments and buildingsThe Ghent Altarpiece, or ‘The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb’ by the Van Eyck brothers, completed in 1432, is recognised worldwide as a great work...
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A heavenly garden
Plants depicted in the Ghent AltarpieceThe Ghent Altarpiece is not just an unmistakable masterpiece, it’s also a rich source of information about medieval fauna and flora. With as many as...
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Things you did not know about the Ghent Altarpiece
8 reasons to visit Van Eyck’s masterpieceJan and Hubert Van Eyck lived mysterious lives in the Middle Ages. There aren’t many written sources, but it is certain that is there is a link...
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Heavenly notes and angelic song:
Music in the Ghent AltarpieceHave you ever wondered what the angels in the Ghent Altarpiece are singing? Or which notes the organ in the painting produces? These are fascinating...
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The visitors' centre at St Bavo's Cathedral
Discover the Ghent Altarpiece and its historyMuseumsIn the visitors' centre of St Bavo's Cathedral, you can admire the restored panels of the Ghent Altarpiece as well as various other...
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The Ghent Altarpiece immortalized in graffiti
A masterpiece reinventedMonuments and buildingsOn the corner of the Predikherenlei and Van Stopenberghestraat, which used to be nothing out of the ordinary, is now certainly worth a look....
