The Art Restoration that Shocked the World

The Ghent Altarpiece, created in 1432 by the Van Eyck brothers, is one of the most important works in Western art history. But when a long-awaited restoration revealed what Jan van Eyck had originally painted, the internet erupted.

The central figure—the Mystic Lamb—no longer looked serene or symbolic. It stared back at viewers with wide, human-like eyes. Social media exploded, memes were made, and many accused the restorers of ruining a masterpiece.

But what if that unsettling face wasn’t a mistake… but the truth hidden for centuries?

In this video, we dive into the painting, the controversy, and the restoration that shocked the world—only to uncover a story far more complex than anyone expected.

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0:00 Introduction
1:01 The Ghent Altarpiece
2:14 Analysis of the Painting
7:58 The 2020 Restoration
9:23 The Lamb’s Face

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