Van Eyck Brothers

After years of scientifically based renovation, the world-famous Ghent altarpiece by the Van Eyck Brothers has been restored to its original state at Belgium’s Saint Bavo Cathedral. Bressers Architects, who are restoration specialists, undertook the works which began in October 2012 and will conclude in 2025.   tim van de velde The Ghent Altarpiece was previously installed in the villa chapel in the 1980s. Taking into account both religious and cultural-tourist points of view, the commissioners decided to relocate the altarpiece following its restoration. The new location is now the Sacrament Chapel, which is the central and largest apsidal chapel of the high choir. At the same time, a new visitor centre was built in the cr... Más