Discover the Masterpieces of Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts (Belgium)
Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts (Belgium) is a renowned art museum located in Brussels, Belgium. It houses an impressive collection of over 20,000 drawings, sculptures, and paintings, covering a period extending from the early 15th century to the present.
Collections
The museum is famous for its collection of Early Netherlandish painting. It also has an extensive collection of works by Flemish old masters like Bruegel, Rogier van der Weyden, Robert Campin, Anthony van Dyck, Jacob Jordaens, and Peter Paul Rubens.
- Paul Bril: A Forest Pool (201 x 270 cm, Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts (Brussels, Belgium), Drawing)
- Rogier Van Der Weyden: Lamentation (32 x 47 cm, Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts (Brussels, Belgium), Wood)
- Frans Snyders: The Pantry (170 x 290 cm, Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts (Brussels, Belgium), Oil On Canvas)
- Eugène Simonis: Innocence (Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts (Brussels, Belgium), Marble)
- Paul Bril: The Port (105 x 150 cm, Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts (Brussels, Belgium), Oil On Canvas)
Exhibitions
The museum hosts various exhibitions throughout the year. One such exhibition is 'The Women of Klimt, Schiele and Kokoschka' which explores the numerous and almost obsessive depictions of women painted by Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele, and Oskar Kokoschka.
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Visiting Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts (Belgium)
The museum is open every day except Monday, from 10:00 to 17:00. It is located in the heart of Brussels and can be easily accessed by public transportation.
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History
The museum was established in 1801, during the French occupation of Belgium. It was originally called the Musée Central des Arts and was located in the Palace of Charles of Lorraine.
In 1845, the museum moved to its current location on the Place Royale/Koningsplein. The building was designed by the architect Alphonse Balat and is considered a masterpiece of neoclassical architecture.
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Conclusion
Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts (Belgium) is a must-visit destination for art lovers. Its extensive collection and rotating exhibitions offer something for everyone. And if you can't make it to the museum in person, WahooArt offers an excellent alternative with our high-quality reproductions.
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