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OverviewThe Ghent Altarpiece or the Adoration of the Mystic Lamb, by the Van Eyck brothers (1432), is recognised worldwide as a great work of art, and one of the most influential paintings ever made. It was the world's first major oil painting, and it is laced with religious mysticism. The work almost reads like an A to Z of Christianity - from the Annunciation to the symbolic sacrifice of Christ, with the 'Mystic Lamb' on an altar in a heavenly meadow, bleeding into the Holy Grail. For the first time, this book gathers together diverse insights on the Ghent Altarpiece, the monumental poliptych that the brothers Hubert and Jan van Eyck realised with the assistance of a large workshop and advisers on the painting's subject matters. This book has the same aim: to bring together experts from the most diverse disciplines. Only by combining the perspectives of (art) historians, philosophers, religious studies scholars, mathematicians and specialists in optics can one fully understand the riches and depth of this masterpiece. Lavishly illustrated, including details that have come to light using state-of-the-art techniques during the current conservation project and are not always visible to the naked eye. AUTHORS: Danny Praet is professor in philosophy at Ghent University. Maximiliaan P.J. Martens is professor in art history at Ghent University. SELLING POINTS: . Interdisciplinary approach to a major work in art history, offering new insights . Lavishly illustrated . Includes details that have come to light using state-of-the-art techniques during the restoration and conservation project that are not always visible to the naked eye Full Product DetailsAuthor: Danny Praet , Maximiliaan P.J. Martens a.o.Publisher: Cannibal/Hannibal Publishers Imprint: Cannibal/Hannibal Publishers ISBN: 9789492677976ISBN 10: 9492677970 Pages: 304 Publication Date: 12 August 2019 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationDanny Praet is professor in philosophy at Ghent University. Maximiliaan P.J. Martens is professor in art history at Ghent University. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |