18.2.13

blow-by-blow


 


I made this selection of the most beautiful, subtle details of the Van Eyck's Ghent Altarpiece via the website Closer to Van Eyck, Rediscovering the Ghent Altarpiece. When you're visiting Belgium, don't miss this Early Flemish polyptych panel painting in the Saint Bavo Cathedral in Ghent!

(depicted panels from top to bottom: photo 1: Adoration of the Lamb / photo 2: Eve / photo 3: Adoration of the Lamb / photo 4: Angel musicians / photo 5: Deity enthroned / photo 6: Interior with city view / photo 7: Pilgrims / photo 8: Singing angels)