Topic > Analysis of the Ghent Altarpiece - 734

1432.) is a magnificent work of Christian art. The painting of the Lord is covered in symbolism from top to bottom. The background has the Christian symbols of wine and pelicans which refer to the blood of Christ. The Lord wore garments such as the headdress representing the trinity and the headband revealing the Sabbath. The phrases in the painting that reveal the eternal life and power of the Lord. Finally the painting has symbols of power: the large amount of gold presented in the painting and the crown under his feet. The painting is rich in symbolism and the artwork must be carefully watched to fully see it