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KMSKA - MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS

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Leopold de Waelplaats 2, 2000Antwerpen 6, Belgium
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2024
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2024

Museum dating from 1890, whose collection represents 600 years of artistic production in Antwerp and Flanders since the 15th century

The collection of this museum, built in 1890, represents 600 years of artistic production in Antwerp and Flanders. After a lengthy renovation, it reopened to great fanfare on September 24, 2022. Before your visit, download the KMSKA app on your smartphone, which includes the museum's audio guide.

15th century: works by Jan Van Eyck, Roger Van der Weyden... Also a masterpiece by Jean Fouquet: Mary and Jesus surrounded by seraphim and cherubim. In this painting, Mary is portrayed as Agnès Sorel, the mistress of Charles VII. In room 2.22, you'll see a restored triptych by Memling: God the Father surrounded by singing and musical angels.

16th-17th centuries: during this period, Antwerp became a major center of trade as well as art. The production and quality of works from this century is remarkable. The museum's collection includes paintings by Quinten Metsijs, including the superb Lamentation of Christ triptych; Frans Floris, influenced by Italian Renaissance art and who introduced mythological themes to the Netherlands; and Marten De Vos. From the 17th century, Rubens, Jordaens and Van Dyk. The museum houses 21 paintings and sketches by Pierre-Paul Rubens, the most famous of the Flemish Baroque painters. A true retrospective of his work. Also works by Frans Snijders, Cornelis de Vos, Jan Brueghel..

19th-20th centuries: Rodin, Ensor (largest collection in the world), Henry Van de Velde, Jacob Smits, Rik Wouters, Pierre Alechinsky..

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