The Ghent Altarpiece: Adoration of the Mystic Lamb, detail of buildings in the background

Jan van Eyck1432

Buildings can be seen all along the horizon, suggesting the new, heavenly Jerusalem from the Book of Revelation.

Details

Title: The Ghent Altarpiece: Adoration of the Mystic Lamb, detail of buildings in the background
Creator: Hubert and Jan Van Eyck
Date Created: 1432
Location: Saint Bavo's cathedral Ghent
Type: Painting
Original Source: http://www.lukasweb.be/en/photo/the-ghent-altarpiece-open-127
Rights: Saint Bavo's cathedral © www.lukasweb.be - Art in Flanders vzw

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