The Ghent Altarpiece (exterior) 1432

"The Ghent Altarpiece" is a large polyptych, or multi-panel altarpiece, painted by Jan van Eyck in 1432 and located in St. Bavo Cathedral in Ghent, Belgium. The exterior panels depict scenes from the Old Testament, such as the Annunciation to Zacharias and the Annunciation to Mary, within realistic settings and intricate details. The work is a masterpiece of Early Netherlandish painting, known for its masterful oil painting techniques, detailed realism, and use of symbolism. It's considered one of the most important works of art of the 15th century.