Merode & Ghent Altarpieces

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The Merode altarpiece is similar to the Ghent altarpiece in that there is an overabundance of disguised symbolism. Every little detail in each of the altarpieces is cleverly symbolic of Christian beliefs. Also the color gold is emphasized as well as a "natural" light and open windows to signify the presence of Jesus Christ. Each painting also separates, by register, the sacred and the profane. There also is a "rule of three" used in each of the paintings to signify the trinity. Above all, the incredible, finite, and meticulous detail is



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Jesus Christ, , Ghent Jesus, Christ Ghent, jesus christ, center register, symbolizing trinity, rule paintings, gold emphasized, natural light,

Approximate Word count = 365
Approximate Pages = 1 (250 words per page double spaced)

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