EYCK, Jan van
(b. before 1395, Maaseik, d. before 1441, Bruges)

The Ghent Altarpiece: Angels Playing Music (detail)

1432
Oil on wood
Cathedral of St Bavo, Ghent

The central figures of the upper tier are surrounded by angels who are singing or playing instruments.

The detail shows an angel playing a stringed instrument.




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