Ghent Altarpiece Returned this Month

March 8 2021

Posted by Adam Busiakiewicz:

Jan Van Eyck's Ghent Altarpiece will be returning to St Bavo Cathedral on 25th March 2021. This famous fifteenth century treasure has recently completed a ten-year restoration project. The cathedral will be closed for two weeks in preparation for its unveiling.

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