A heavenly garden
Plants depicted in the Ghent Altarpiece
"The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb" by the Van Eyck brothers has been an important attraction in Ghent for centuries. The impressive painting, which was revealed in 1432, is praised as one of the most influential paintings in the world. No wonder that there is so much to see and to learn about the Ghent Altarpiece in Ghent. It proves how fascinating the polyptych altarpiece still is today.
Inspiration
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Ghent loves the Ghent Altarpiece
Proud citizens of Ghent allow themselves to be inspired
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Heavenly notes and angelic song:
Music in the Ghent Altarpiece
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Jan Van Eyck's optical revolution
7 reasons to visit the Van Eyck exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK)
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Jan van Eyck, master and genius
Pioneer of Flemish painting and revolutionary
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Jan Van Eyck’s painting techniques
This is what makes the paintings by this Flemish primitive so special
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Mystic Lamb, lights and delicacies!
Why choose Ghent for a weekend trip?
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OMG! Van Eyck was here
Ghent is honouring its greatest Flemish Master
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Pressroom
OMG! Van Eyck was here
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The adventures of the Ghent Altarpiece
Six centuries of history
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The disappearance of the Just Judges panel
The art theft of the century
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The Ghent Altarpiece with a guide
Initiatives of Ghent guides and guide associations
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The symbolism behind the Ghent Altarpiece
Van Eyck's polyptych under the microscope
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Things you did not know about the Ghent Altarpiece
8 reasons to visit Van Eyck’s masterpiece
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Top 10 tips
Top 10 things to do in Ghent
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Van Eyck in Ghent: what to do at the moment?
Van Eyck as a guide through Ghent
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Van Eyck recipes April
The secret of a lavish meal: dairy
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Van Eyck recipes August
Fresh bread and mastels in the harvest month
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Van Eyck recipes December
Pastry for any winter celebration
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Van Eyck recipes Easter Sunday
Wholesome egg cakes for a Happy Easter
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Van Eyck recipes February
Pancakes and waffles on the festive menu
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Van Eyck recipes January
Sausages: from poor man’s food to heartwarming comfort food
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Van Eyck recipes July
Thirst is quenched
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Van Eyck recipes June
The magic of a flowering herb garden
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Van Eyck recipes March
Hard times
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Van Eyck recipes May
Fish on the menu
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Van Eyck recipes November
Poultry as a ray of hope in dark months
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Van Eyck recipes October
Mussels and oysters in the popular cuisine
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Van Eyck recipes September
Vitamin boost thanks to the apple and pear harvest
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Van Eyck Street Art
The city as one blank canvas
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Van Eyck today & always
The legacy of a masterpiece and a master
Point of Interest
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St Bavo’s Cathedral: majestic tower
Powerful Ghent church and home of the Mystic Lamb
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The Ghent Altarpiece: supreme divine art
World-famous painting by Flemish Primitives
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Ghent catering industry inspired by Van Eyck
Culinary creations with a touch of the Mystic Lamb
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Cube Zero
Escape games: solve the puzzle in 60 minutes
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Decoration
Interior items with a nod to Van Eyck
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Design
Modern design on Van Eyck's medieval reality
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Fashion and Accessories
After Van Eyck's luxurious mix of mystical colours and motifs
