Folder vlaamse publicum_GB_2 02.03.2007 13:37 Uhr Seite 1 ANTWERP flemishartcollection Baroque, multifaceted, fascinating, surprising ... The MUSEUMS OF FINE ARTS ANTWERP BRUGES GHENT fashion and design city of Antwerp cherishes its rich heritage of immemorial art treasures in a mo- dern way. Ever since the end of the 15th century art and artists have been part of this historic city. The CONTACT work of Rubens, Van Dyck and their contemporary colleagues are displayed in many of the museums Toerisme Antwerpen including the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, the Rubens Grote Markt 13 house, the Plantin-Moretus Museum and the Rockox 2000 Antwerpen house. Famous city palaces, churches and especial- Tel. +32 (0)3 232 01 03 ly the cathedral are true pearls of architecture. Music www.antwerpen.be Antoon van Dyk, lovers can indulge themselves in the former Augus- The Lamentation over Christ, 1635 vlaamsekunstcollectie tinus church, which has recently been converted Toerisme Brugge KUNSTHISTORISCHE MUSEEN ANTWERPEN BRÜGGE GENT into music centre AMUZ (Augustinus Music Centre). PB 744 Museum für Schöne Künste Gent Peter Paul Rubens, The Holy Family with the Parrot, 1614 Antwerp city continues to be a melting pot of arti- 8000 Brugge stic and creative talent, fashion, diamonds and tren- Tel. +32 (0)50 44 46 46 dy shops. www.brugge.be On-site tourist Information Point: In&Uit Brugge Pieter Pourbus, BRUGES Portrait of Jacquemyne Buuck, 1551 [Concertgebouw], ‘t Zand Known as the Venice of the North, Bruges is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. It was a justified Toerisme Gent , 1451-1452 motive that prompted UNESCO in 2000 to include Belfort the entire historical city centre on the World Heri- Botermarkt 17a tage list. Walking along the maze of winding cobbled 9000 Gent alleys and romantic canals, you imagine yourself to Tel. +32 (0)9 266 56 60 be in medieval times. The wealth of museums is a Theo Van Rysselberghe, James Ensor, The Intrigue, 1890 © SABAM Belgium 2007 www.visitgent.be The Lecture by Emile Verhaeren, 1903 striking image of this city’s stirring history. Bruges is also home to contemporary culture, such as the new Concert Hall, which is one of the most prominent music complexes in Flanders. The restaurants in Bruges which offer gastronomic cuisine and the exclusive hotels are a true feast for those who enjoy the good flemishartcollection things in life. MUSEUMS OF FINE ARTS ANTWERP BRUGES GHENT Madonna surrounded by Seraphim and Cherubim GHENT Ghent takes you on a breathtaking journey through time, from the medieval castle of Gravensteen and Jean Fouquet, the famous painting ‘Lamb of God’ by the brothers Van Eyck, right up to the Municipal Museum for HOME OF THE MASTERS Contemporary Art (S.M.A.K). In the 19th and 20th René Magritte, The Assault, 1932 century, this tantalizing and obstinate city was fer- © SABAM Belgium 2007 tile soil for various artistic movements. Hence George Responsible publisher: Minne became the key player of the School of Latem, Dr. Paul Huvenne founded in Sint-Martens-Latem, and Expressionism Plaatsnijdersstraat 2 originated in Ghent at the beginning of the 20th Joseph Benoît Suvée, B-2000 Antwerpen Antwerp century. The Museum of Fine Art is one of the venues Invention of the Art of Drawing, 1791 displaying examples of all these different artistic Image archive of the three museums: Bruges movements. South of Ghent, the river Leie twists its www.lukasweb.be way through picturesque scenery, where numerous artists have found the much-needed peace and inspi- Ghent Museums of Fine Arts ration to produce their best work. Constant Permeke, Sleeping Peasant, 1928-1929 www.flemishartcollection.be © SABAM Belgium 2007 Folder vlaamse publicum_GB_2 02.03.2007 13:37 Uhr Seite 2 Royal Museum Antwerp Bruges Ghent of Fine Arts Antwerp Groeninge Museum Bruges Museum of Fine Arts Ghent flemishartcollection The Royal Museum of Fine Arts, the historical art museum of the The Groeninge Museum, one of the municipal museums of Bruges, The Museum of Fine Arts was designed in 1898 by the well- MUSEUMS OF FINE ARTS ANTWERP BRUGES GHENT Flemish Community, is situated in the heart of the trendy Southern offers a fascinating overview of six centuries of visual arts in Belgium. known architect Charles van Rysselberghe as a Classicist temple part of Antwerp. The stately 19th century building houses some magni- The perfect place to admire the world-famous Flemish Primitives, as of the arts. During the past few years, the museum building has ficent works of art. The comprehensive collections present a nice over- the collection includes art works by Jan Van Eyck, Hugo van der Goes, been thoroughly renovated and restored. On 26th May 2007 it view of the history of artistic life in Flanders and Belgium. You will Hans Memling and Gerard David. In addition to this, the Groeninge will reopen to the public. From then on it will be possible to discover an impressive collection of Baroque art works by Rubens and Museum offers a selection of works from the 18th and 19th century admire it in its full glory. his contemporary colleagues. The 19th century Salon artists and the Neoclassicist and Realist art movement, milestones from Belgian Two masterpieces by Jheronimus Bosch are part of the top col- Modernist painters James Ensor and Rik Wouters are also represented. Symbolism and masterpieces from Flemish Expressionism. The exhi- lection of old art in the Museum of Fine Arts. The core of the The Royal Museum of Fine Arts exhibits prominent Flemish works bition galleries of the Groeninge Museum have been fully renovated collection however is made up by art works from the 19th and alongside international artists from Italy, the Netherlands and France, in 2002-2003. This has resulted in an airy and spatial interior, offering 20th century. An extensive collection of paintings, sculptures such as Jean Fouquet, Titiaan, Frans Hals, Auguste Rodin and Amedeo modern surroundings to both old and contemporary art. and drawings introduces you to the 19th century art movements, Home of the Masters Modigliani. Enjoy the surprising and multifaceted experience! from Realism and Romanticism, Impressionism and Symbolism through to the 20th century Expressionism and Surrealism. The Flemish Primitives, Rubens, Van Dyck, Ensor... Although these artists are known and exhibited all over the world, the most compre- hensive collections of their work are still to be found in their former home. The Antwerp Royal Museum of Fine Arts, the Groeninge Museum in Bruges and the Ghent Museum of Fine Arts portray the history of visu- al arts in Flanders from the 15th to the 20th century. Their collections have known a parallel historical growth and they complement each other perfectly. Together, they form the Flemish Art Collection. In Antwerp, Bruges and Ghent art is coupled with the art of living. Historic scenery with room for contemporary ideas is the formula for the unique surroundings of these Flemish art cities. Places where you can thoroughly enjoy culture, atmosphere and gastronomic delights. Combiticket The Flemish Art Collection ‘combiticket’ (combination ticket) gives you Peter Paul Rubens, Jan Van Eyck, Virgin and Child access to the permanent collections of all three collaborating museums The Adoration of the Magi, 1624-1626 with Canon Joris van der Paele, 1436 James Ensor, Old Lady with Masks, 1889 © SABAM Belgium 2007 for just € 12 (instead of € 18). The ‘combiticket’ is valid for three years Visitor Address Leopold de Waelplaats Visitor Address Dijver 12 Visitor Address Citadelpark and can be purchased at the information desks in all of the three 2000 Antwerp 8000 Bruges 9000 Ghent museums. Opening Times Tue-Sat: 10.00 am-5.00 pm Opening Times Tue-Sun: 9.30 am-5.00 pm Opening Times Tue-Sun: 10.00 am-6.00 pm Sun: 10.00 am-6.00 pm Closed on Monday (except Easter Monday Closed on Monday, Closed on Monday, 1st & 2nd January, 1st May, and Whit-Monday), 25th December, 24th, 25th & 31st December and 1st January Ascension Day and 25th December 1st January and Ascension Day in the afternoon Admission Prices € 4 / € 2.50 Admission Prices € 6 / € 4 Admission Prices € 8 / € 6 Tel +32 (0)9 240 07 00 Tel +32 (0)3 238 78 09 Tel +32 (0)50 44 87 43 E-mail [email protected] E-mail [email protected] E-mail [email protected] Website www.mskgent.be www.flemishartcollection.be Website www.kmska.be Website www.museabrugge.be.