Restoration of the GHENT ALTARPIECE

The Ghent Altarpiece has been through a lot since its creation in the 1400s. A victim of the Holocaust, taken apart and stored in a salt cellar by the Nazi regime, it survives as an enduring symbol of strength today.

The world is not being denied access to the Ghent Altarpiece during restoration, the process is being completed behind glass so all can view!

What an honor for the conservator, to have the chance to touch history and preserve it for years to come. If you love Art History and Chemistry, perhaps you too could work with history as a conservator someday! To read more about the restoration process, read the Art Daily.org story.