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The Ghent Altarpiece (open)
Jan van Eyck1432
Lukas - Art in Flanders
Gent, Belgium
The Altarpiece used to be opened only on holidays. For the rest of the time, the wings were closed: all that could be seen was the Annunciation.
The colours of the open painting are deliberately brighter and more festive than those of the closed shutters.
Details
- Title: The Ghent Altarpiece (open)
- 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-152
- Rights: Saint Bavo's cathedral © www.lukasweb.be - Art in Flanders vzw
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