Copy of a detail of the Ghent Altarpiece, St Cecilia and the Organ, by Hubert and Jan van Eyck in the church of St Bavon, Ghent.
1864
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1864
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a woman in fancy gold armor kneeling in front of an organ. Above her, two winged figures play a harp and a violin. The organ pipes are tall and dark, and the background is a pale blue sky. The woman is Saint Cecilia, known for her music and faith. The artist copied an older painting but made it look softer, using watercolors instead of oil. Look up saint cecilia to learn more about her story.
