Adoration of the Mystic Lamb
The Inspiration:
The Ghent Altarpiece (also called the Adoration of the Mystic Lamb or The Lamb of God, Dutch:Het Lam Gods) is a very large and complex early 15th century Early Flemish polyptych panel painting. It comprises an altarpiece of 12 panels, eight of which are hinged shutters. These wings are painted on both sides, giving two very distinct views depending on whether they are open or closed.
We're concerned with the center panel:
The lamb stands on an altar, facing the viewer and is surrounded by 14 angels arranged in a circle, some holding symbols of Christ's Passion, and two swing censers. The lamb has a wound on its breast from which blood gushes into a golden chalice, yet it shows no outward expression of pain, a reference to Christ's sacrifice...
The Ghent Altarpiece (also called the Adoration of the Mystic Lamb or The Lamb of God, Dutch:Het Lam Gods) is a very large and complex early 15th century Early Flemish polyptych panel painting. It comprises an altarpiece of 12 panels, eight of which are hinged shutters. These wings are painted on both sides, giving two very distinct views depending on whether they are open or closed.
We're concerned with the center panel:
The lamb stands on an altar, facing the viewer and is surrounded by 14 angels arranged in a circle, some holding symbols of Christ's Passion, and two swing censers. The lamb has a wound on its breast from which blood gushes into a golden chalice, yet it shows no outward expression of pain, a reference to Christ's sacrifice...
The dove of the Holy Spirit hovers low in the sky directly above the lamb, surrounded by concentric semicircles of white and yellow hues of varying luminosity, the outermost of which resembles nimbus clouds.
Notes:
Earthenware with wheel thrown additions, glazes and gold leaf. Raku fired.
Progress Photos:
Earthenware with wheel thrown additions, glazes and gold leaf. Raku fired.
Progress Photos:
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