The Just Judges (no border) – van Eyck

The Just Judges or The Righteous Judges (no border) – van Eyck tapestry shows the left panel of Adoration of the Mystic Lamb, painted by Jan and Hubert van Eyck from 1432. Also known as the Ghent Altarpiece, this historical work is housed in the Saint Bavo Cathedral in Ghent, Belgium. It is made up of a total of 12 panels and was commissioned by the politician Jodocus Vijd. It is an incredible work and is one of the most important pieces of art history from the medieval period. In the Just Judges we see Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy and possibly the artist himself and his brother. This piece is a wonderful example of art in this medieval theme that is bordering on the Renaissance in style and is truly beautiful. The original panel was stolen in 1934 and has remained missing ever since. This Just Judges tapestry is backed with a lining and a tunnel for easy hanging.