The Ghent Altarpiece

The Ghent Altarpiece, a 15th-century multi-panel masterpiece painted in oils on wood by the Van Eyck brothers, resides in St. Bavo’s Cathedral in Ghent, Belgium. This intricate work, comprising 12 panels and featuring over 100 characters, has a storied history, including being seized by the Nazis and stored in a mine during World War II. Today, fully restored, the altarpiece draws visitors to the cathedral to admire its detailed craftsmanship and historical significance.

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The Ghent Altarpiece