Flemish
Inspiration: “The Arnolfini Portrait” by Jan van Eyck
The Arnolfini Portrait, painted in 1434 by the Flemish master Jan van Eyck, is a captivating masterpiece that has puzzled art…
Biography: Pieter Bruegel the Elder
Pieter Bruegel the Elder (c. 1525-1569) was a Flemish Renaissance painter known for his detailed and realistic depictions of landscapes, peasant…
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…
The Strange Tale of the Green Children of Woolpit: Medieval Mystery Inspiring Art and Literature
In the quaint village of Woolpit, England, an extraordinary tale has echoed through the ages. This story, rich with mystery and…
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…
European Luminism: The Art of Light and Color
European Luminism is an artistic movement that emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, primarily in Belgium and the…
Biography: Giambologna
Giambologna, born as Jean Boulogne on 1529 in Douai, Flanders (now part of France), and later known as Giovanni da Bologna…
