Belgium

Biography: Petrus van Schendel

Petrus van Schendel, a Dutch-Belgian painter of the 19th century, remains celebrated for his mesmerizing candlelight paintings. These works, characterized by…
Art Nouveau: Beauty, Innovation and Nature

Art Nouveau, or “New Art,” was a revolutionary artistic movement that flourished between 1890 and 1910, with its peak during the…
Biography: Jan Verhas

Jan Frans Verhas was born on January 9, 1834, in Dendermonde, a quaint town in the East Flanders province of Belgium.…
The Dijle River: Navigating The Rich Tapestry of Belgian Waters

Flowing through the heart of Belgium like a liquid ribbon, the Dijle River weaves a tale of historical significance, ecological diversity,…
Groot Vleeshuis, Ghent, Belgium

The sale of meat was centralized in meat halls or meat houses in the Middle Ages to control the sale of…
“Minnewater Park”

Minnewater Park, also known as Minnewaterpark or Minnewaterparkje, is a picturesque public park located in the charming city of Bruges, Belgium.…
Biography: Fernand Khnopff

Fernand Khnopff, born on September 12, 1858, in Grembergen, Belgium, was a leading figure in the Symbolist movement, a pan-European development…
Ghent: The History of its Art

The origins of Ghent’s artistic story begin long before the first churches rose above the Scheldt. They lie in damp riverbank…
Biography: Fernand Toussaint

Fernand Toussaint (1873-1956) was a Belgian artist known for his mastery in various forms of art, including painting, watercolor, and illustration.…
Biography: Victor Horta

Victor Horta (1861–1947) was a Belgian architect and designer, widely recognized as one of the founders and leading figures of the…
Love Story: Peter Paul Rubens and Isabella Brant

Peter Paul Rubens is celebrated not only as one of the greatest artists of the Baroque period but also as a…
the Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts in Brussels: Tradition & Talent

The story of the Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts in Brussels begins in 1711 with the founding of the “Académie de Peinture,…