The School of Athens vs Ghent Altarpiece
Which painting? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- The School of Athens Raphael · 1512 52% · #17 in the world
- Ghent Altarpiece Jan van Eyck · 1432 48% · #19 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks The School of Athens over Ghent Altarpiece by just 52% to 48%. The School of Athens is #17 of the 130 paintings in the world ranking, and #3 of the 23 from the 16th century. Ghent Altarpiece is #19, and #5 of the 12 from the 15th century.
Side by side
| The School of Athens | Ghent Altarpiece | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #17 | #19 |
| Artist | Raphael | Jan van Eyck |
| Year | 1512 | 1432 |