Ghent Sights

St-Baafskathedraal & The Adoration Of The Mystic Lamb

#10 of 82 things to do in Ghent

#113 of 955 things to do in Belgium

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  • Address
    • St Baafsplein City Centre
  • Phone
    • tel, info: 09 269 20 45
  • Price
    • The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb adult/under 12 yr €3/free
  • Hours
    • cathedral 08:30-18:00 Apr-Oct, 17:00 Nov-Mar

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Lonely Planet review for St-Baafskathedraal & The Adoration Of The Mystic Lamb

Flemish Primitive artist Jan Van Eyck's richly detailed 20-panel altarpiece, De Aanbidding van het Lam Gods (The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb; 1432) is one of the earliest-known oil paintings in existence and the highlight of Ghent's 22-altar, stained-glass-adorned cathedral. A rare depiction of God the Father can be seen on the altarpiece's upper tier, while the lower tier features the eponymous lamb, symbolising Christ's sacrifice. The altarpiece's survival defies the odds - see .

 

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