Donor and St. John the Baptist 1432

This panel, painted by the Early Netherlandish master Jan van Eyck in 1432, is one of the wings of the Ghent Altarpiece. It depicts a kneeling donor in a vibrant red robe, his hands clasped in prayer, alongside a standing figure of St. John the Baptist. The donor’s face is realistically portrayed, capturing his individual features, while St. John is depicted with the traditional attributes of a lamb and a cross. The use of oil paint allows for meticulous detail and a sense of depth, typical of van Eyck’s style. This work can be found in the St. Bavo Cathedral in Ghent, Belgium.