The Ghent Altarpiece. Adoration of the Lamb (detail)

The Ghent Altarpiece, also known as the Adoration of the Lamb, is a monumental religious painting consisting of multiple panels created in the early Northern renaissance. Completed in 1432 by the brothers Hubert and Jan van Eyck, it is celebrated as a masterpiece of European art, exemplifying the transition from Middle Age to Renaissance. The altarpiece is especially notable for its pioneering Oil painting techniques, which allowed for extraordinary detail and luminosity. As one of the most important examples of early Northern renaissance art, it showcases the mastery of oil on wood panels to depict complex religious symbolism and vibrant imagery.