Ghent Altarpiece (open); ; Altarpiece of the Lamb (open);
Jan van Eyck is famous for mastering the technique of oil painting and his meticulously detailed style inspired many other artists, during his own lifetime as well as during later centuries. One of the best examples of his particular style, often described as exhibiting a “microscopic-telescopic vision,” is the Altarpiece of the Lamb or Ghent Altarpiece produced by Jan and his brother Hubert. This monumental polyptych is typical of the large-scale public altarpieces commonly found in chapels, which served as backdrops for the Mass. In addition to their ability to awaken devotion, these artwork... Mehr ...
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Dokumenttyp: | Dia |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 1431 |
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Brigham Young University
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Schlagwörter: | Flanders / Europe / Paintings / Art / van Eyck / Jan / Ghent Altarpiece / Northern Renaissance / Altarpiece of the Lamb / Flemish Art |
Sprache: | unknown |
Permalink: | https://search.fid-benelux.de/Record/base-27475846 |
Datenquelle: | BASE; Originalkatalog |
Powered By: | BASE |
Link(s) : | http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cdm/ref/collection/Civilization/id/798 |