#ghent polyptych

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The Ghent Polyptych (1432) by Hubert and Jan van Eyck.

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“Ghent Altarpiece”, completed in 1432, (details), by Jan van Eyck (1390-1441), twelve interior panels, oil on wood panel, 5.2 x 3.75 m, St Bavo's Cathedral, Ghent

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MWW Artist of the Day (5/15/23) Jan Van Eyck (Flemish, c. 1390-1441) Adoration of the Mystic Lamb: The Ghent Altarpiece (1432) Oil on panel, 134.3 x 237.5 cm. Saint Bavo Cathedral, Ghent

The Ghent Altarpiece or Adoration of the Mystic Lamb is a very large and complex Early Flemish polyptych panel painting which is considered to be one of Belgium's masterpieces and one of the world's treasures.  The center panel has as its centerpiece an altar on which a sacrificial lamb is positioned placed in a verdant meadow, while the foreground shows a fountain. Five distinct groups of figures surround altar and fountain. In the mid-ground two further groups figures are seen gathering; the dove of the Holy Spirit is above. The meadow is framed by trees and bushes; with the spires of Jerusalem visible in the background. Dhanens says the panel shows "a magnificent display of unequaled color, a rich panorama of late medieval art and the contemporary world-view."

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Van Eyck is one of the featured artists in this MWW exhibit/gallery: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.419007544871287&type=3

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Hubert and Jan van Eyck, Annunciation panel (detail) from the exterior of the Ghent Altarpiece, c. 1432. Oil on wood panel, 3.5m x 4.6m (open). Saint Bavo’s Cathedral, Ghent.

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The Polyptych of the Adoration of the Mystic Lamb, better known as the Ghent Altar, is an altarpiece made up of 12 panels painted in oil on both sides, the work of the brothers Hubert and Jan Van Eyck, for the main altar of the Cathedral of Saint Bavo from the city of Ghent.

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Ghent Altarpiece

The Ghent Altarpiece, also called the Adoration of the Mystic Lamb, is a large and complex 15th-century polyptych altarpiece in St Bavo's Cathedral, Ghent, Belgium. It was begun around the mid-1420s and completed by 1432, and it is attributed to the Early Flemish painters and brothers Hubert & Jan van Eyck.

The altarpiece is considered a masterpiece of European art and one of the world's treasures.

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The Ghent Altarpiece (or the Adoration of the Mystic Lamb, Dutch: Het Lam Gods) Detail from large and complex 15th-century polyptych altarpiece in St Bavo's Cathedral, Ghent, Belgium. It was begun c. the mid-1420s and completed by 1432, and is attributed to the Early Flemish painters and brothers Hubert and Jan van Eyck.

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Through the Years → Queen Mathilde of Belgium (1,169/∞)

22 September 2020 | King Philippe of Belgium and Queen Mathilde pose in front of the Ghent Altarpiece Het Lam Gods by Hubert and Jan van Eyck after the concert "Für Jan van Eyck" in the Saint Bavo Cathedral in Ghent, Belgium. The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb is a large and complex 15th-century polyptych altarpiece. Work on it began circa mid-1420's and was completed in 1432. (Photo by Olivier Matthys/Getty Images)

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Hubert van Eyck, Jan van Eyck & workshops

The Ghent Altarpiece (or the Adoration of the Mystic Lamb, Dutch: Het Lam Gods) is a large and complex 15th-century polyptych altarpiece in St Bavo's Cathedral, Ghent, Belgium. Started c. mid-1420s - completed before 1432. Attributed to the Early Netherlandish brothers Hubert and Jan van Eyck.

Writing in 1933, art historian Bryson Burroughs, who at that time attributed (also) to Hubert the Crucifixion and Last Judgement diptych, describing him as "the fountainhead of northern painting", suggests he did the underdrawing for the Ghent Altarpiece with Jan painting in after his brother's death (common view among some specialists).

Modern scientific investigation reveals various changes between the finished work and the lower painted levels and the underdrawing (several other artists from the brothers' workshops probably worked on it as well). -wiki

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Belgium Day 3

My final day in Belgium and my most ambitious one yet. Today my goal is to hit up two cities. So I got up as early as my body would let me and I headed on a train toward city #1: Ghent. 

I got there so early that my first visitation site of the day wasn’t even open yet so I wandered the streets for a bit.

10am hit and Gravensteen finally opened it’s doors to visitors. The castle is such an interesting site to behold amongst the modern flairs of the city like the lightrail system and bustling tourist scene.

The medieval castle was built around 1180 and it remains one of the major landmarks of the city.

I’ve visited quite a few castles during my various travels but Gravensteen’s self guided audio tour has been one of my favorites. The stops are very clearly marked and each listening point is adorned with a cartoonish tapestry that corresponds to the story your narrator is telling.

The castle offers a nice view of the city, plenty of quirky little spots you can discover for yourself, and a great story that teaches you about the history of the castle as well as Ghent as a whole.

After spending about 2 hours exploring the castle, I returned to the Leie riverfront for a boat tour of the city. 

A wonderful way to get an overview of the city when you’re short on time.

After the boat tour I decided to grab lunch at the Restaurant Du Progres just across the river. 

I’ve been dying to try Gentse Waterzooi. It’s a traditional stew that originated in Ghent with a creamy base that is hearty and delicious.

Once I was stuffed to the brim with cheese and creamy stew, I waddled my way over to St. Nicholas Church just around the corner.

The church is magnificent but quite small. More of a passing stop.

From there, I passed by another iconic landmark, the Het Belfort van Gent (Belfry & Cloth Hall). This is tallest of the belfries in Ghent and you can enter and climb to the top for a small fee. However I was limited on time and was happy with the view I saw in Gravensteen.

A quick walkby view of the Belfry & Cloth Hall. I wanted to climb up but was short on time and the weather wasn’t going to allow for the best views that day anyway.

I continued walking to my next official stop which was Saint Bavo’s Cathedral so I could view the famous Mystic Lamb Painting.

The alterpiece is tucked away in a dim side room. It’s a crowded experience to say the least. Tourists are shoulder to shoulder trying to find a spot to best view this piece. There’s a desk that offers an audioguide that explains each panel of this polyptych.

And with that visit, I finished up the Ghent portion of my trip and I hopped onto a train that took me to my second city stop of the day: Bruges. My first stop here was just a few steps away from the train station, Minnewater Lake. It was rather gloomy but it made for a very peaceful walk through the park.

The luscious greenery of this park was so lovely. I wish I could see it all under a bright blue sky.

My peaceful stroll continued onward toward Ten Wijingaerde. This is a preserved beguinage and though no Beguines live here anymore, it still functions as a convent for Benedictines.

You are asked to be quiet while exploring the grounds. There were a few rooms open for viewing but for the most part the area seemed very still.

I continued walking into the Walplein. It’s a small cobblestone square dotted with a few shops and cafes.

Eventually I end up on a path passing by the exterior of the Onze Lieve Vrouw Brugge (Church of our Lady, Bruges) which leads you right across the Bonifacius Bridge. It’s an inconspicuous little bridge but it has a lovely view of the canal. However it’s also full of tourists. From here I headed back to the riverfront and realized I had enough time left in the day to take a boat tour here as well. I went with the tour group Bootexcurseis Gruuthuse, though there are more than a few boat tour options available in the area.

The boat tour here was magical. The canal was overflowing with geese that would swim alongside the boats.

During the boat ride the tour guide mentioned several of the famous breweries we passed by and I wanted to try to pay one a visit so as soon as we docked I rushed over to Brouwerij Bourgogne Des Flandres. Unfortunately, tours of the brewery had already ended for the day but I walked around the premises a bit just to catch a glimpse of what I had missed.

At this point it felt appropriate to take another chocolate break at Chocolate de Julie on my way to The Market Square. 

One last handful of delicious chocolate goodies.

The Market Square

Not much was going on and I had planned on going to dinner in the city but as I left a gentleman asked me to take his photo. He struck up a conversation and told me he was from the South of France and was here on holiday. We talked about our respective trips here and he insisted that while I was in town I needed to try some of the beer offerings. I was still a bit too full from my snack to go to dinner and he insisted he knew a nice beer shop so he led me to the shop where I picked up a beer. He talked about some windmills nearby and said they were just a short walk away and he eventually led me to a park with a nice view of Sint-Janshuismolen.

Enjoying a Gimbergen w/ a lovely view of the canal.

I did however cut the hangout short as the gentleman became increasingly touchy and let’s just say at this point it was clearly sexual harassment and I was too tired from my travels to deal with his behavior so I left him at the park and headed back into the city. Unfortunately the spot I had planned on going to for dinner was closed on the day I came by and I was too exhausted from what just happened to stay in the area so I hopped on the next train back to Brussels.

Once I had some time to recuperate at the hostel, I eventually got the energy to go find dinner. I didn’t want to wander too far so I grabbed a meal at Le 167, a modern French restaurant.

Seared scallops w/ whipped sweet potatoes & olive tapenade. 

It was a tasty meal though not necessarily fitting of being my last meal here like I hoped but I felt good about how much I accomplished during my 3 day visit here so I went to bed happy if not still in a bit of shock from the hours before.

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Het Lam Gods (detail). Flemish polyptych altarpiece in St Bavo's Cathedral. Ghent. Hubert and Jan van Eyck ~ 15th century • Bibliothèque Infernale on FB

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“Ghent Altarpiece”, completed in 1432, (detail), by Jan van Eyck (1390-1441), twelve interior panels, oil on wood panel, 5.2 x 3.75 m, St Bavo's Cathedral, Ghent

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The Ghent Altarpiece, by Hubert and Jan van Eyck (1432).

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The Fountain of Grace | Jan Van Eyck | 1445 | Prado, Madrid

“This painting is made in three planes. At the top, Christ on the throne between the Virgin and Saint John the Evangelist with the Lamb at his feet, from which a spring flows. In the middle plane are a heavenly choir with its musicians. On the left side of the bottom plane are kings, noblemen, popes and theologians, while the right side shows various confused, fleeing Jews, one of whom is blindfolded. The Sacred Forms that flow with the water give this subject a clearly Eucharistic significance, making water a symbol of the Grace that illuminates the Triumphant Church and blinds the Synagogue, that is, those Jews who do not recognize Christ. The painting is based on the van Eyck brothers´ polyptych at the Cathedral of Saint Bavon in Ghent, although there are some differences, especially the greater architectural development of the canopy placed on the three terraces and the position of the lamb at the Creator´s feet. The work was already in Spain in the mid fifteenth-century, when Enrique IV donated it to the Monastery of El Parral in Segovia.”

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Europe 2022 - Gent

Today our barge sailed from Brugges to Aalter first thing in the morning. Once in Aalter, we boarded our bikes and headed towards Gent. The 30.4 km ride was mostly through a variety of farms (corn, potato, dairy, strawberry, animals) or along the canal. We even passed by an automaart aardbei which is basically a strawberry vending machine. Deidre put her 2.50 euros and pulled out a delicious container of washed strawberries. Yumm!

We continued the path an came across our own ship the Iris cruising down the canal. We all had fun taking photos of the ship as it passed us.

We stopped at this lovely farm that served tea and desserts, so we had our morning tea in a lovely garden before continuing on with our ride.

We then cycled into Gent and had our packee lunch along the canal. Cathie and I headed to The Ghent Altarpiece, also called the Adoration of the Mystic Lamb - a polyptych altarpiece in St Bavo's Cathedral by Netherlandish painters and brothers Hubert and Jan van Eyck. The altarpiece is considered a masterpiece of European art and one of the world's treasures. After we joined the group for a cruise up and down the canal. We then climbed up the Belfry (watch tower) for panoramic views of the Ghent. After we did some souvenir shopping before heading back to the ship for supper (leek soup, beef stew and chocolate pie). After supper I went for a walk around town before settling in for the night.

Sadly to say this is my last post from the Bike & Barge as I have tested positive for COVID and have been kicked of the ship to quarantine in Ghent. Hopefully I will be able to continue after my quarantine is over.😢

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Angels Playing Music (detail),Hubert and Jan van Eyck, The Ghent Altarpiece, Belgium

The Ghent Altarpiece is a 15th-century Early-Flemish polyptych altarpiece in St Bravo s Cathedral, considered a masterpiece of European art.

Jan van Eyck is one of the most significant representatives of Northern Renaissance art.

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