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Anvers Collection (#3)

Anvers, also known as Antwerp, is a captivating city in Belgium's Flanders region

Background imageAnvers Collection: Sculpture en bois, Le Confessionnal de l eglise Saint-Paul, a Anvers (engraving)

Sculpture en bois, Le Confessionnal de l eglise Saint-Paul, a Anvers (engraving)
3645253 Sculpture en bois, Le Confessionnal de l eglise Saint-Paul, a Anvers (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sculpture en bois)

Background imageAnvers Collection: The Cyclops, illustration from Omnium fere gentium nostraeque aetatis Nationum

The Cyclops, illustration from Omnium fere gentium nostraeque aetatis Nationum
CHT163355 The Cyclops, illustration from Omnium fere gentium nostraeque aetatis Nationum Habitus et Effigies by Jean Sluperji, Antwerp, 1572 (colour woodcut) by Flemish School

Background imageAnvers Collection: Interior of Antwerp Cathedral. Painting by Peeter Neefs The Old (or Pieter Neefs I

Interior of Antwerp Cathedral. Painting by Peeter Neefs The Old (or Pieter Neefs I
JLJ4669696 Interior of Antwerp Cathedral. Painting by Peeter Neefs The Old (or Pieter Neefs I) (1578-1660) Ec. Flam. 17th century. Oil on wood. Dim: 0.29 X 0.41m

Background imageAnvers Collection: Hotel St Antoine, Anvers, Antwerp, J C Spaenhoven (engraving)

Hotel St Antoine, Anvers, Antwerp, J C Spaenhoven (engraving)
5235874 Hotel St Antoine, Anvers, Antwerp, J C Spaenhoven (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hotel St Antoine, Anvers, Antwerp)

Background imageAnvers Collection: Antwerp (etching)

Antwerp (etching)
1066847 Antwerp (etching) by Hollar, Wenceslaus (1607-77); 14x21.6 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Wael)

Background imageAnvers Collection: Liege Exhibition - A scene of life in Old Liege, Belgium

Liege Exhibition - A scene of life in Old Liege, Belgium ( The Ancient Quarter ). A lady water carrier has taken off her yolk and is resting by a fountain

Background imageAnvers Collection: Belgium, Antwerp, Groenplaats, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal cathedral, winter, dusk

Belgium, Antwerp, Groenplaats, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal cathedral, winter, dusk

Background imageAnvers Collection: Belgium, Antwerp, Steenplein, Antwerp ferris wheel, dusk

Belgium, Antwerp, Steenplein, Antwerp ferris wheel, dusk

Background imageAnvers Collection: Belgium, Antwerp, St-Anna Tunnel, pedestrian tunnel under the Scheldt River

Belgium, Antwerp, St-Anna Tunnel, pedestrian tunnel under the Scheldt River

Background imageAnvers Collection: Belgium, Antwerp, antique market, evening

Belgium, Antwerp, antique market, evening

Background imageAnvers Collection: Belgium, Antwerp, Grotemarkt, buildings

Belgium, Antwerp, Grotemarkt, buildings

Background imageAnvers Collection: Rubens House Antwerp House Hilwerue Antwerp Maison Hilwerue

Rubens House Antwerp House Hilwerue Antwerp Maison Hilwerue
Rubens House in Antwerp House Hilwerue in Antwerp Maison Hilwerue a Anvers this l hostel Rubens 1684 (title on object), View of the Rubens House in Antwerp in 1684 View of the garden through

Background imageAnvers Collection: Chaire de Verite de la Cathderale Anvers French

Chaire de Verite de la Cathderale Anvers French
Chaire de Verite de la Cathderale (Anvers); French; 1865 - 1875; Albumen silver print

Background imageAnvers Collection: Belgium - Antwerp (Anvers) - Grand Place with Fontaine Brabo

Belgium - Antwerp (Anvers) - Grand Place with Fontaine Brabo
Belgium - Antwerp (Anvers) - Fontaine Brabo in the Grand Place with the Maisons des Corporations. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageAnvers Collection: Belgica Expedition - Port of Antwerp, Belgium

Belgica Expedition - Port of Antwerp, Belgium
The Belgica expedition which gathered many geological samples. The Belgica in Antwerp (Anvers), Belgium. Date: 1897-98

Background imageAnvers Collection: Maison des Brasseurs, Anvers (Antwerp), Belgium

Maison des Brasseurs, Anvers (Antwerp), Belgium
Great Hall of the Maison Hydraulique or Maison des Brasseurs (Brewers House), Anvers (Antwerp), Belgium, dating back to the 16th century. Date: circa 1910

Background imageAnvers Collection: Antwerp, Belgium (Anvers) - The Het Steen Medieval Fortress

Antwerp, Belgium (Anvers) - The Het Steen Medieval Fortress Date: circa 1908

Background imageAnvers Collection: Antwerp, Belgium - Well by Quentin Matsys

Antwerp, Belgium - Well by Quentin Matsys
A well with a wrought iron covereing which (legend has it) was designed by one of Antwerps most famous sons, the painter Quentin Matsys (14661529)

Background imageAnvers Collection: Belgium, Flanders, Antwerp; In one of the Historical Centres main square

Belgium, Flanders, Antwerp; In one of the Historical Centres main square, people walking in front of the Onze Lieve Vrouwkathedraal

Background imageAnvers Collection: Belgium, Antwerp, Flanders, Europe; Scupture representing Giant Antigon at the Steen fortress

Belgium, Antwerp, Flanders, Europe; Scupture representing Giant Antigon at the Steen fortress

Background imageAnvers Collection: Two Horses on the Quay - Port of Antwerp, Belgium

Two Horses on the Quay - Port of Antwerp, Belgium
Two Horses on the Quay - Port of Antwerp (Anvers), Flanders, Belgium. Date: circa 1909

Background imageAnvers Collection: Exhibition souvenir postcard, Old Antwerp, Belgium

Exhibition souvenir postcard, Old Antwerp, Belgium, showing the exhibition building, the chapel, the hospice, the theatre and the entrance to the old part of the city. Date: 1894

Background imageAnvers Collection: Maison des Bateliers, Anvers (Antwerp), Belgium

Maison des Bateliers, Anvers (Antwerp), Belgium
Maison des Bateliers (Watermens House), Anvers (Antwerp), Belgium, dating back to the 16th century. Date: circa 1910

Background imageAnvers Collection: Town Hall, Anvers (Antwerp), Belgium

Town Hall, Anvers (Antwerp), Belgium, dating back to the 16th century. Date: circa 1910

Background imageAnvers Collection: Doorway of a house, Anvers (Antwerp), Belgium

Doorway of a house, Anvers (Antwerp), Belgium, dating back to the 17th century. circa 1910

Background imageAnvers Collection: Church of St Charles Borromee, Anvers (Antwerp), Belgium

Church of St Charles Borromee, Anvers (Antwerp), Belgium
Sacristy of the Church of St Charles Borromee (Carolus Borromeus), Anvers (Antwerp), Belgium, dating back to the 17th century. circa 1910

Background imageAnvers Collection: Church of Notre Dame, Anvers (Antwerp), Belgium

Church of Notre Dame, Anvers (Antwerp), Belgium
Tower and spire of the Church of Notre Dame, Anvers (Antwerp), Belgium, dating back to the 15th century. circa 1910

Background imageAnvers Collection: La fl裨e de la Cath餲ale, Anvers - Antwerp, Antwerp Provin

La fl裨e de la Cath餲ale, Anvers - Antwerp, Antwerp Provin
La fl裨 e de la Cath餲 ale, Anvers/Antwerp, Antwerp Province, Belgium. Date: 1910s

Background imageAnvers Collection: antwerp, belgium, inauguration, sculpture, monument, statue, teniers, 1867, antwerpen

antwerp, belgium, inauguration, sculpture, monument, statue, teniers, 1867, antwerpen
Antwerp; Belgium; Inauguration of the Statue of Teniers; 1867; Antwerpen; Anvers

Background imageAnvers Collection: Entry of Bonaparte, as First Consul, into Antwerp on 18th July 1803, 1807 (oil on canvas)

Entry of Bonaparte, as First Consul, into Antwerp on 18th July 1803, 1807 (oil on canvas)
XIR70358 Entry of Bonaparte, as First Consul, into Antwerp on 18th July 1803, 1807 (oil on canvas) by Bree, Mathieu Ignace van (1773-1839); 372x610 cm; Chateau de Versailles, France; Belgian

Background imageAnvers Collection: Belgian poster Red Star Line. From Antwerp to New York, Cassiers, Henry (1858-1944)

Belgian poster Red Star Line. From Antwerp to New York, Cassiers, Henry (1858-1944), Artist

Background imageAnvers Collection: Woman of Quality from Antwerp, 1643 (etching)

Woman of Quality from Antwerp, 1643 (etching)
XJF407367 Woman of Quality from Antwerp, 1643 (etching) by Hollar, Wenceslaus (1607-77); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mulier Antverpiensis bonae qualitatis; illustration from Theatrum Mulierum or)

Background imageAnvers Collection: The Ancient Port of Antwerp (oil on canvas)

The Ancient Port of Antwerp (oil on canvas)
XIR79510 The Ancient Port of Antwerp (oil on canvas) by Vrancx, Sebastien (1573-1647) (attr. to); Musee Massey, Tarbes, France; Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageAnvers Collection: Antwerp, Anvers, Antwerpen, Jan Wildens, 1656

Antwerp, Anvers, Antwerpen, Jan Wildens, 1656

Background imageAnvers Collection: General De La Morliere Receiving the Surrender of Antwerp, 29th November 1792, 1837

General De La Morliere Receiving the Surrender of Antwerp, 29th November 1792, 1837
XIR218704 General De La Morliere Receiving the Surrender of Antwerp, 29th November 1792, 1837 (oil on canvas) by Philippoteaux, Felix (c.1815-84); 115x166 cm; ChAteau de Versailles, France; French

Background imageAnvers Collection: Protestants meeting in the open around Antwerp, 1576 (engraving) (b / w photo)

Protestants meeting in the open around Antwerp, 1576 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR217801 Protestants meeting in the open around Antwerp, 1576 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Flemish School, (16th century); Bibliotheque de la Societe de l Histoire du Protestantisme Francais, Paris

Background imageAnvers Collection: Napoleon (1769-1821) and Marie-Louise (1791-1847) at the Launch of The Friedland

Napoleon (1769-1821) and Marie-Louise (1791-1847) at the Launch of The Friedland
XIR175993 Napoleon (1769-1821) and Marie-Louise (1791-1847) at the Launch of The Friedland at Antwerp, 2nd May 1810 (oil on canvas) by Bree

Background imageAnvers Collection: Interior of Antwerp Cathedral, c. 1650 (oil on panel)

Interior of Antwerp Cathedral, c. 1650 (oil on panel)
XIR173720 Interior of Antwerp Cathedral, c.1650 (oil on panel) by Neeffs, Pieter the Younger (1620-c.1675); 67x104 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Pau

Background imageAnvers Collection: Map of Antwerp, 1598 (engraving) (b / w photo)

Map of Antwerp, 1598 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF105845 Map of Antwerp, 1598 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Dutch School, (16th century); Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageAnvers Collection: Map of Antwerp (engraving) (b / w photo)

Map of Antwerp (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF105844 Map of Antwerp (engraving) (b/w photo) by Dutch School, (18th century); Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageAnvers Collection: View of the Port of Antwerp during the Celebrations of the Taking of Breda, 1628

View of the Port of Antwerp during the Celebrations of the Taking of Breda, 1628
XIR168310 View of the Port of Antwerp during the Celebrations of the Taking of Breda, 1628 (oil on canvas) by Peeters, Bonaventura (1614-52); 171x294 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Dunkirk

Background imageAnvers Collection: Interior of Antwerp cathedral (oil on canvas)

Interior of Antwerp cathedral (oil on canvas)
XKH150654 Interior of Antwerp cathedral (oil on canvas) by Steenwyck, Hendrik van (1550-1603); 91x122 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg

Background imageAnvers Collection: Detail of Entrance of Emperor Charles V (1500-58) into Antwerp in 1520, 1878 (oil on canvas)

Detail of Entrance of Emperor Charles V (1500-58) into Antwerp in 1520, 1878 (oil on canvas)
XKH141422 Detail of Entrance of Emperor Charles V (1500-58) into Antwerp in 1520, 1878 (oil on canvas) (see also 141421, 141423 and 141424) by Makart

Background imageAnvers Collection: The Old Beurs at Antwerp, 1892 (oil on canvas)

The Old Beurs at Antwerp, 1892 (oil on canvas)
BAL133890 The Old Beurs at Antwerp, 1892 (oil on canvas) by Ouderaa, Pierre Jean or Pieter Jan van der (1841-1915); 142.2x207.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Oude Beurs)

Background imageAnvers Collection: Siege of Antwerp, 23rd December 1832 (oil on canvas)

Siege of Antwerp, 23rd December 1832 (oil on canvas)
XIR208598 Siege of Antwerp, 23rd December 1832 (oil on canvas) by Courtois d Hurbal, C. (19th century); Musee de l Armee, Paris, France; (add.info.: besieged by the French army; ); French

Background imageAnvers Collection: Pink and Blue or, The Cahen d Anvers Girls, 1881 (oil on canvas)

Pink and Blue or, The Cahen d Anvers Girls, 1881 (oil on canvas)
BAL18945 Pink and Blue or, The Cahen d Anvers Girls, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 119x74 cm; Museu de Arte, Sao Paulo, Brazil; (add.info.: Rose et Bleue)

Background imageAnvers Collection: Town Plan of Antwerp, 1549 (engraving) (b / w photo)

Town Plan of Antwerp, 1549 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF106624 Town Plan of Antwerp, 1549 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Dutch School, (16th century); Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageAnvers Collection: Avenue of the Kaiser and Central Station, Antwerp, Belgium

Avenue of the Kaiser and Central Station, Antwerp, Belgium
Kaiser Antwerp and Central Station, Antwerp, Belgium. The city was heavily damaged during WW2 due to its strategic importance as a port




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Anvers, also known as Antwerp, is a captivating city in Belgium's Flanders region. With its rich history and stunning architecture, it never fails to leave visitors in awe. One of the highlights is its medieval guild houses on Grote Markt. These beautifully preserved buildings stand as a testament to the city's prosperous past and are a sight to behold. As you wander through the streets of Anvers, you'll come across the magnificent statue of Silvius. This iconic landmark pays homage to one of Belgium's renowned historical figures and adds an air of grandeur to the cityscape. At dusk, the Port Authority Building by Zaha Hadid casts an enchanting glow over Kattendijkdok. Its modern design juxtaposed against the historic surroundings creates a mesmerizing visual spectacle that showcases Anvers' architectural diversity. For panoramic views of Anvers' skyline at twilight, head towards City Center Skyline. From this elevated vantage point, you'll be treated to breathtaking vistas that capture both old-world charm and contemporary urban development. The port crane at sunset offers another picturesque scene in Anvers. Against a backdrop painted with hues of orange and pink, this industrial relic stands tall as a reminder of the city's maritime heritage. To delve deeper into Anvers' history, visit the Red Star Line Museum housed within a former shipping company building. Here, you can explore exhibits that shed light on immigration stories from yesteryears and gain insight into Belgium's cultural tapestry. Justitiepaleis or Palace of Justice law courts is another architectural gem worth exploring in Anvers. Its imposing presence commands attention while showcasing impressive craftsmanship that reflects Belgium's commitment to justice. Art enthusiasts will find delight in t Bootje house—a fine example of art-nouveau architecture found in Antwerp. Every intricate detail tells a story and transports visitors back to an era defined by elegance and creativity.