Where is "The Ghent Altarpiece: Virgin Mary" by EYCK, Jan van?

"The Ghent Altarpiece: Virgin Mary" is held in the permanent collection of Sint-Baafskathedraal, Gent, Belgium.

Which museum has "The Ghent Altarpiece: Virgin Mary"?

"The Ghent Altarpiece: Virgin Mary" is on display at Sint-Baafskathedraal in Gent.

Who painted "The Ghent Altarpiece: Virgin Mary" and when?

"The Ghent Altarpiece: Virgin Mary" was painted by EYCK, Jan van in 1426-29.

What are the dimensions of "The Ghent Altarpiece: Virgin Mary"?

"The Ghent Altarpiece: Virgin Mary" measures 168.7 × 74.9 cm.

What art movement is "The Ghent Altarpiece: Virgin Mary" associated with?

"The Ghent Altarpiece: Virgin Mary" is a work of Flemish, Renaissance, painted by EYCK, Jan van.

Can I see "The Ghent Altarpiece: Virgin Mary" in person?

Yes — "The Ghent Altarpiece: Virgin Mary" is on permanent display at Sint-Baafskathedraal in Gent. Check the museum website for current opening hours.

EYCK, Jan van: The Ghent Altarpiece: Virgin Mary

✦ EYCK, Jan van

🖼 The Ghent Altarpiece: Virgin Mary, 1426-29

◈ Oil on wood

⊞ 168.7 × 74.9 cm

▣ Sint-Baafskathedraal

◎ Gent, Belgium

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Luminous blue robes envelop Mary in serene majesty, rendered with oil glazes that capture every fold and jeweled detail. This panel revolutionized Flemish painting, establishing van Eyck's mastery of light and symbolic color that influenced Northern European art for centuries.

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