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Background imageGhent Collection: The Ghent Altarpiece or Adoration of the Mystic Lamb

The Ghent Altarpiece or Adoration of the Mystic Lamb
EYCK, Jan van (1390-1441); EYCK, Hubert van (1370-1426). The Ghent Altarpiece or Adoration of the Mystic Lamb. The

Background imageGhent Collection: EYCK, Jan van (1390-1441); EYCK, Hubert van (1370-1426)

EYCK, Jan van (1390-1441); EYCK, Hubert van (1370-1426). The Ghent Altarpiece or Adoration of the Mystic Lamb. 1425-1432. BELGIUM. Ghent. Saint Bavo Cathedral

Background imageGhent Collection: The Ghent Altarpiece or Adoration of the Mystic Lamb

The Ghent Altarpiece or Adoration of the Mystic Lamb
EYCK, Jan van (1390-1441); EYCK, Hubert van (1370-1426). The Ghent Altarpiece or Adoration of the Mystic Lamb

Background imageGhent Collection: EYCK, Jan van (1390-1441); EYCK, Hubert van (1370-1426)

EYCK, Jan van (1390-1441); EYCK, Hubert van (1370-1426). The Ghent Altarpiece or Adoration of the Mystic Lamb. 1425-1432. BELGIUM. Ghent. Saint Bavo Cathedral. Flemish art. Oil on wood

Background imageGhent Collection: St. Nicolas Church, Ghent, Belgium

St. Nicolas Church, Ghent, Belgium. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Background imageGhent Collection: Ghent (Gand), Belgium - Statue of / Monument to Lievin Bauwens (by sculptor Pieter De Vigne)

Ghent (Gand), Belgium - Statue of / Monument to Lievin Bauwens (by sculptor Pieter De Vigne)
Ghent (Gand), Belgium - Statue of/Monument to Lievin Bauwens (by sculptor Pieter De Vigne) in the Lieven Bauwensplein Square

Background imageGhent Collection: Spanish Houses At Ghent, Belgium

Spanish Houses At Ghent, Belgium

Background imageGhent Collection: A Canal At Ghent

A Canal At Ghent
A painting using angular lines, showing a bend of a canal at Ghent, a port city in north west Belgium, with three workmen pulling a rope. Date: circa 1917

Background imageGhent Collection: The Market, Ghent

The Market, Ghent
An etching depicting a Ghent market event full of life, with people browsing the wares of stalls, just outside an ecclesiastical building in northwest Belgium. Date: circa 1916

Background imageGhent Collection: Night On A Canal, Ghent

Night On A Canal, Ghent
An atmospheric painting of some empty boats with slanting wooden poles during the evening, on a canal in Ghent, northwest Belgium. Date: circa 1916

Background imageGhent Collection: The Castle of the Counts

The Castle of the Counts
An etching showing a scene in the shadows cast by the Castle of the Counts, or The Gravensteen, at Ghent, East Flanders in Belgium

Background imageGhent Collection: St Nicholas, Ghent

St Nicholas, Ghent
Artwork showing St. Nicholas Church in Ghent, Belgium. Constructed in the 13th century in the local Scheldt Gothic style. Date: circa 1929

Background imageGhent Collection: Picturesque Architecture

Picturesque Architecture
Artwork from Picturesque Architecture in Paris, Ghent, Antwerp, Rouen, etc. Showing men carrying luggage through the town. Date: circa 1929

Background imageGhent Collection: Willem Joseph baron van Ghent tot Drakenburgh (1626-1672). D

Willem Joseph baron van Ghent tot Drakenburgh (1626-1672). D
Willem Joseph baron van Ghent tot Drakenburgh (1626A?i?1672). Dutch admiral. Ghent's tomb. Effigy. St. Martin's Cathedral. Utrecht. Netherlands

Background imageGhent Collection: UPRISING AT GHENT - 4

UPRISING AT GHENT - 4
The White Hood rebellion in Ghent : Oliver d'Auterme retaliates on the mariners of Ghent for his brother's death during the conflict. Date: 1379

Background imageGhent Collection: FUNERALS/JEHAN DE LYON

FUNERALS/JEHAN DE LYON
Jehan de Lyon, a Flemish noble, is buried at Ghent Date: circa 1380

Background imageGhent Collection: Jacob van Artevelde, Flemish statesman siding with England against the French

Jacob van Artevelde, Flemish statesman siding with England against the French, is murdered during a riot at Ghent. Date: 1345

Background imageGhent Collection: Edmond Van Hove

Edmond Van Hove
Edmond Theodor Van Hove (1851-1913). A Belgian painter who lived in Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp

Background imageGhent Collection: Ghent cornflag, Gladiolus x gandavensis

Ghent cornflag, Gladiolus x gandavensis. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896

Background imageGhent Collection: Narrow-leaved peony, Paeonia tenuifolia

Narrow-leaved peony, Paeonia tenuifolia, Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896

Background imageGhent Collection: Philip van Artevelde of Ghent addressing the people

Philip van Artevelde of Ghent addressing the people during the Flemish revolt against the French, as reported in Froissarts Chronicles. circa 1381

Background imageGhent Collection: New gate to the gardens of the Continental

New gate to the gardens of the Continental Horticultural Company, Ghent, Belgium. Woodcut by Kettenbach from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1883

Background imageGhent Collection: Plan for a new botanical garden for the centre

Plan for a new botanical garden for the centre
Plan by H.J. van Hutte for a new botanical garden for the centre of a park in Ghent, Belgium. Chromolithograph by P. de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1882

Background imageGhent Collection: Jean IV de Melun, governor of Ghent, 1396-1484

Jean IV de Melun, governor of Ghent, 1396-1484. Chromolithograph from Loredan Larcheys Ancien Armorial Equestre de la Toison d Or et de l Europe au 15e siecle

Background imageGhent Collection: Varieties of maize or corn, Zea mays (Zea mais)

Varieties of maize or corn, Zea mays (Zea mais)
Varieties of maize, Zea mays (Zea mais). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Background imageGhent Collection: Saint Bavo Cathedral and van Eyck monument

Saint Bavo Cathedral and van Eyck monument
Saint Bavo Cathedral and Hubert and Jan van Eyck Monument, Ghent, Belgium. early 20th century

Background imageGhent Collection: Albert sends this view of Boar Lane, Leeds, to a friend in Ghent

Albert sends this view of Boar Lane, Leeds, to a friend in Ghent, Belgium : perhaps he is over here on business. Little traffic, apart from Roses pink delivery cart. Date: 1907

Background imageGhent Collection: Henry Farman, 1874-1958, left, and Ernest Archdeacon in?

Henry Farman, 1874-1958, left, and Ernest Archdeacon in?
Henry Farman, 1874-1958, left, and Ernest Archdeacon in the Voisin-Farman Ibis on 30 May 1908 at Ghent, Belgium. A flight of 1, 242m was made with Archdeacon as passenger. Date: 1908

Background imageGhent Collection: House interior, Chicken Market, Gand (Ghent), Belgium

House interior, Chicken Market, Gand (Ghent), Belgium
House interior with ornate fireplace in the Chicken Market, Gand (Ghent), Belgium, dating back to the 17th century. Date: circa 1910

Background imageGhent Collection: VAN EYCK, Hubert and Jan. Ghent Altarpiece

VAN EYCK, Hubert and Jan. Ghent Altarpiece
EYCK, Hubert van (1370-1426). The Ghent Altarpiece or Adoration of the Mystic Lamb. 1425-1432. BELGIUM. Ghent. Saint Bavo Cathedral. Eve, from the right wing of the Ghent Altarpiece

Background imageGhent Collection: Ghent - Entrance of University - Flemish Region of Belgium

Ghent - Entrance of University - Flemish Region of Belgium. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageGhent Collection: The Church of St. Bavon, Ghent

The Church of St. Bavon, Ghent (1845). Moore, James 1819 - 1883. Date: 1845

Background imageGhent Collection: The Graslei - quay on the right bank of the River Lys, Ghent

The Graslei - quay on the right bank of the River Lys, Ghent
The Graslei - the quay on the right bank of the River Lys in Gent, Belgium. circa 1910s

Background imageGhent Collection: Ghent, Belgium - Saint Nicholas church, Belfry, St Bavo s

Ghent, Belgium - Saint Nicholas church, Belfry, St Bavo s
(from left) Saint Nicholas church, the Belfry of Ghent and St Bavos Cathedral - Ghent, Belgium. circa 1960s

Background imageGhent Collection: Advertising card for Belgian Cooking Range

Advertising card for Belgian Cooking Range, manufactured by Ch. Van Ackere & Co. - similar in style to an Aga. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageGhent Collection: Quex Park VAD patients & staff in hall of house

Quex Park VAD patients & staff in hall of house
VAD hospital patients and staff in the hall of Quex House in March 1915. The hall was used as a recreation space for the patients

Background imageGhent Collection: See-saw in the garden

See-saw in the garden
Eight men are around a wooden structure, probably some sort of see-saw. The man on the right of the see-saw has fallen off and the man on the left has landed heavily on the ground as a result

Background imageGhent Collection: Three Belgian hospital patients in the garden

Three Belgian hospital patients in the garden
Three Belgian hospital patients sitting on a grass bank in the garden at Quex Park. The man on the left is holding something - a letter or photograph perhaps and the other two are looking at it

Background imageGhent Collection: Photograph of a Belgian soldier

Photograph of a Belgian soldier
Studio photograph of a Belgian soldier in uniform. He is seated, leaning on his elbow against a pillar. In his right hand is a cigarette in a holder. His left hand is bandaged

Background imageGhent Collection: Marriage photograph Belgian soldier

Marriage photograph Belgian soldier
Photograph taken on the wedding day of Emile Verheyen, Belgian Soldier. On the reverse is written Souvenir affecteurse de Verheyen, Emile & Gabrielle - Soul, maries le 7.6.1916 ࠒ amsgate

Background imageGhent Collection: Belgian soldiers larks at Quex Park

Belgian soldiers larks at Quex Park
Seven men are larking about with a large bath chair or basket. One man is underneath it, two others are sitting on top or behind it, others are standing around. They are all very amused

Background imageGhent Collection: Gildehaus, Military

Gildehaus, Military
GILDEHAUS (Gildehasius) Flemish military commander from Ghent. Date: 17TH CENTURY

Background imageGhent Collection: Barthold Van Ghent

Barthold Van Ghent
BARTHOLD VAN GHENT Flemish statesman. Date: 17TH CENTURY

Background imageGhent Collection: David George, Fanatic

David George, Fanatic
DAVID GEORGE Flemish religious enthusiast from Ghent who 1525 proclaimed himself the Messiah : he died at Basel vainly expecting to be resurrected in 3 days, Date: ? - 1556

Background imageGhent Collection: House, Quai aux Herbes, Gand (Ghent), Belgium

House, Quai aux Herbes, Gand (Ghent), Belgium
House on the Quai aux Herbes, Gand (Ghent), Belgium, dating back to the 16th century. Date: circa 1910

Background imageGhent Collection: Town Hall, Gand (Ghent), Belgium

Town Hall, Gand (Ghent), Belgium
Facade of the Town Hall, with ornate stone carving and niches, Gand (Ghent), Belgium, dating back to the 16th century. Date: circa 1910

Background imageGhent Collection: Street scene in Laurent Plaats, Ghent, Belgium

Street scene in Laurent Plaats, Ghent, Belgium, with pedestrians and buildings, including Nagel Esders, mens and childrens tailors. Date: circa 1880s

Background imageGhent Collection: Townscape of Ghent, Belgium

Townscape of Ghent, Belgium, viewed from crenellated walls. Date: circa 1930s



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