The Ghent Altarpiece
The artist
Jan van Eyck, a master painter from the Low Countries who was famous for his amazing, glowing details.
What you see
A huge painting made of many panels that fold open like a giant book, full of angels, people, and a peaceful lamb.
The story
Van Eyck and his brother finished this great altarpiece in 1432 for a cathedral, and it is still treasured today.
The style
He used oil paints to show tiny details, from sparkling jewels to single hairs, so everything looks real and shiny.
Look closer
When the panels are open, you can count many green plants and flowers, each one painted like a real garden.
Where to see it
You can see it in Saint Bavo's Cathedral in the city of Ghent, in Belgium, where it has stayed for centuries.
Fun fact
This painting has quite an adventure story, as it was stolen and hidden many times but always came back home.