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Van Eyck, Jan (2) 얀 반 에이크

바이블엔명화 2020. 8. 9. 15:37

Jan van Eyck 1390 – 1441

The Ghent altarpiece (opened)

oil on panel (350 × 461 cm) — 1432

Saint Bavo Cathedral, Ghent

Jan van Eyck biography

This work is linked to John 1:29

 

John 1 - New Testament

The Gospel According to Saint John 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was

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The Ghent Altarpiece with open panels.

 

Top row, from left to right: Adam; a group of singing angels; the Virgin Mary; God or Christ on his throne; John the Baptist; angels making music; Eve.

 

Bottom row, from left to right: the Just Judges (a replica of the panel stolen in 1934); Soldiers of Christ; the Adoration of the Lamb; hermits; pilgrims led by Saint Christopher.