Admire the Ghent Altarpiece

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Introduction and building history of the cathedral

You will be welcomed by bishop Antonius Triest (1577-1657). He will show you the building evolution of the cathedral over the centuries.

Music AR scenes:
* J.S. Bach Chorale - Blindman Quartet
* Psallentes: Misa Gaudeamus

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Ghent anno 1430

Meet Joos Vijd and Elisabeth Borluut, commissioners for the Ghent Altarpiece and observe the work on their chapel, the Vijd Chapel. 

Music AR scenes:
* Thomas Fabri: Ach Vlaendere vrie
* Psallentes: Misa Gaudeamus

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van Eyck's workshop

Jan van Eyck offers a behind-the-scenes look in his workshop. 

Music AR scenes:
* Barber: Agnus Dei 
* Dufay: Supremum est mortalibus bonum

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Iconography of the Ghent Altarpiece

More than a hundred characters are depicted on the different panels of the Ghent Altarpiece. Who are they and what do they tell us?

Music AR scenes:
* Johanness Ockeghem: Agnus Dei

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Zoom in on the Ghent Altarpiece

The proof of van Eyck's genius is revealed in the details of the altarpiece.

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History of the Ghent Altarpiece: from the iconoclasm to the French Revolution

In 1566, the lamb of God was hidden from the iconoclasts at the very last moment.

Music AR scenes:
* Gossec: Triomphe de la République 

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History of the Ghent Altarpiece: Relocation to Germany

The panels of the Mystic Lamb were taken apart, sold and even sawn in half!

Music AR scenes:
* Fauré: pie Jesu 
* Schumann: Feierlich 

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History of the Ghent Altarpiece: From World War II to the present day

Learn more about the rescue of the altarpiece by the Monuments Men at the end of WWII and about the restoration of the lamb's head that would astonish the world today. 

After the first restoration phase (2013-2019), the original head of the Lamb was uncovered so that we can admire it again as van Eyck painted it.

Music AR scenes:
* Barber: Agnus Dei 
* Fauré: Agnus Dei