Why is the Ghent Altarpiece important?

The Ghent Altarpiece is important because it is considered by art historians as one of the finest examples of Renaissance art.

What does the lamb in the Ghent Altarpiece represent?

The lamb in the central panel of the Ghent Altarpiece represents Jesus Christ and his sacrifice at the crucifixion.

Who painted the Ghent Altarpiece?

Most experts consider the Ghent Altarpiece was painted by either Jan van Eyck (c. 1390-1441) or Hubert van Eyck or both artists.

Where is the Ghent Altarpiece located today?

The Ghent Altarpiece is today located in St. Bavo Cathedral in Ghent, Belgium.

Ghent Altarpiece

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Definition

The Ghent Altarpiece, otherwise known as The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb, is a painted panel altarpiece created in 1432 for the Vijd Chapel in the church of St. John the Baptist, now St. Bavo Cathedral in Ghent, Belgium. The work is credited to Jan van Eyck (c. 1390-1441) or Hubert van Eyck or both artists.

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1432
The Ghent Altarpiece is completed by the Netherlandish Renaissance artists Jan van Eyck and Hubert van Eyck.