Ghent, the city of Flemish masters and medieval light
A city of art and history, Ghent is one of Belgium’s cultural jewels.
With its canals, belfries, and Gothic facades, this Flemish city became, from the 15th century onwards, a major center of European painting.
It is here that the Ghent Altarpiece by the Van Eyck brothers was created, an absolute masterpiece of Western painting, and where some of the greatest Flemish artists emerged.
A proud and learned city, Ghent embodies the meeting of medieval faith, Renaissance humanism, and northern light.
Through this collection, Artem Legrand pays tribute to Ghent, as it was glorified by Jan van Eyck, Hubert van Eyck, Joos van Wassenhove, Pieter Pourbus, Joseph Paelinck, Fernand Khnopff, and Gustave Van de Woestyne.
These painters, from different eras, celebrated the city in all its spiritual and artistic richness.
The Flemish soul in your decor
Hanging a painting of Ghent means inviting the depth and light of Flemish painting into your home. The art prints of paintings of Ghent evoke medieval interiors, religious scenes, and landscapes bathed in a soft, golden light.
These works blend perfectly with a classic, historic, chic, or contemporary decor, bringing nobility, tranquility, and emotion.
An art print of the Ghent Altarpiece, a devotional scene painted by Van Eyck, or a symbolist composition by Khnopff will transform your walls into a true homage to Flemish art.
Ghent painting combines meticulous detail, spirituality, and light—a perfect balance between technique and contemplation.
The great painters of Ghent
Jan van Eyck (c. 1390–1441) and his brother Hubert van Eyck (c. 1370–1426) were pioneers of oil painting and founders of the Flemish school. Their masterpiece, Ghent Altarpiece, encapsulates all the majesty of Northern art.
Joos van Wassenhove (1430–1480), a pupil of Van der Weyden, spread Ghent’s influence in Italy and gave his works a meditative light.
Pieter Pourbus (1523–1584) continued the Flemish tradition, adding a mannerist and narrative touch.
Joseph Paelinck (1781–1839), born in Ghent, was a neoclassical painter celebrated for his mythological and historical compositions.
Fernand Khnopff (1858–1921) revisited the Flemish heritage through symbolism, offering an introspective and silent vision of beauty.
Gustave Van de Woestyne (1881–1947) unified realism and mysticism in portraits and landscapes deeply rooted in the Flemish tradition.
Together, they gave Ghent a timeless artistic aura—between faith, mystery, and visual perfection.
A collection for lovers of Flemish art and spirituality
The art prints of paintings of Ghent offered by Artem Legrand are sourced from public domain works, reproduced with care to capture the richness of the colors and the finesse of the details.
Each print pays tribute to the northern light and the depth of the Flemish soul.
Decorating your walls with an art print of a painting of Ghent means inviting the spiritual beauty and technical delicacy of Flanders into your home.