The Ghent Altarpiece The Erythrean Sibyl and the Cumaean Sibyl from the exterior of the two shutters

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The Ghent Altarpiece, also known as the Adoration of the Mystic Lamb, is a monumental and complex polyptych work of art that is widely considered one of the most significant pieces of Early Northern Renaissance art. Painted by the brothers Hubert and Jan van Eyck, it was completed in 1432 and is housed in the Saint Bavo Cathedral in Ghent, Belgium. The altarpiece is renowned for its intricate detail, use of oil paints, and the innovative techniques employed by the van Eyck brothers, which have earned it a pivotal place in art history.

On the exterior of the two shutters of the Ghent Altarpiece are the figures of the Erythrean Sibyl and the Cumaean Sibyl. These figures are part of a series of prophets and sibyls that adorn the closed view of the altarpiece, which also includes the Sybil of Tibur and the Sybil of Delphi on the opposite shutters. The sibyls, according to classical mythology and Christian tradition, were women believed to possess prophetic powers and were thought to have foretold events from the Christian narrative, including the coming of Christ.

The Erythrean Sibyl and the Cumaean Sibyl are depicted in a manner that reflects the Northern Renaissance's attention to realism and detail. The Erythrean Sibyl, traditionally associated with the prophecy of the Redemption of mankind, is shown in a red dress, holding a scroll. The Cumaean Sibyl, who is said to have foretold the coming of a new era with the birth of Christ, is depicted with a crown and a book. Both figures are rendered with a sense of dignity and solemnity, characteristic of the van Eycks' approach to religious subjects.

The inclusion of the sibyls in the Ghent Altarpiece is significant as it represents the synthesis of classical and Christian traditions, a hallmark of the Renaissance. The van Eycks' portrayal of these prophetic figures alongside biblical prophets underscores the universality of the Christian message and the belief in the fulfillment of prophecy.

The Ghent Altarpiece, with its detailed portrayal of religious figures such as the Erythrean Sibyl and the Cumaean Sibyl, remains a masterpiece of Flemish painting. Its artistic significance, coupled with its complex iconography and the innovative techniques used by the van Eyck brothers, continues to fascinate scholars, art enthusiasts, and visitors from around the world.

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