The Ghent Altarpiece: The Hermits

Jan van Eyck1432

Lukas - Art in Flanders
Gent, Belgium

To the right of the central panel, we find those who turned their backs on worldly pleasure in order to serve Christ. First come the hermits, joined in the background by the penitent Mary Magdalene (holding her ointment jar) and a companion.

Details

Title: The Ghent Altarpiece: The Hermits
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-136
Rights: Saint Bavo's cathedral © www.lukasweb.be - Art in Flanders vzw

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