Belgians Collection (#7)

Letter O: Othello, in "Othello", opera (created in 1887, after "Othello" or "The Moor of)
DUV4208584 Letter O: Othello, in "Othello", opera (created in 1887, after "Othello" or "The Moor of Venice" by William Shakespeare) by Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) and P

Letter K: Klingsor, in " Parsifal", opera (created in 1882) by Richard Wagner (1813-1883)
DUV4208563 Letter K: Klingsor, in " Parsifal", opera (created in 1882) by Richard Wagner (1813-1883). Men's Alphabet (Liebig) Serie S0369

Letter I: Icilio, in "Virginia", opera (composed in 1849-1850, banned by censorship)
DUV4208559 Letter I: Icilio, in "Virginia", opera (composed in 1849-1850, banned by censorship, represented in 1866) by Saverio Mercadante (1795-1870); J: Jago, in "Othello"

Letters E: Ernani, in " Ernani" (created in 1844), opera by Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) and F: Fra Diavolo
DUV4208533 Letters E: Ernani, in " Ernani" (created in 1844), opera by Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) and F: Fra Diavolo

First World War: France, An infant in his cradle protects by the flags of the allies
LUX4738098 First World War: France, An infant in his cradle protects by the flags of the allies, patriotic map entitled Child of War

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a Belgian soldier in uniform entitled
LUX4737723 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a Belgian soldier in uniform entitled: A good Belgian who fights for King, Law, Freedom

First World War: France, Military Correspondence Postcard with 6 flags emblem, 1914
LUX4734586 First World War: France, Military Correspondence Postcard with 6 flags emblem, 1914; (add.info.: First World War - War 14-18 (1914-1918) - World War I (WWI or WW1): France

First World War: France, Military Correspondence Card for the Armees with the various flag of the allies
LUX4734386 First World War: France, Military Correspondence Card for the Armees with the various flag of the allies and a stamp "honour to the brave"

Brussels: Perspective of the Cathedral of Saint Gudule, 1880
LUX4712550 Brussels: Perspective of the Cathedral of Saint Gudule, 1880; (add.info.: Brussels: Perspective of the Cathedral of Saint Gudule, 1880); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Brussels: Portrait of a young elegante, 1875
LUX4715993 Brussels: Portrait of a young elegante, 1875; (add.info.: Brussels: Portrait of a young elegante, 1875); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Belgium, Flanders: Dairy with their cart pulled by a dog, 1880
LUX4712821 Belgium, Flanders: Dairy with their cart pulled by a dog, 1880; (add.info.: Belgium, Flanders: Dairy with their cart pulled by a dog, 1880); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Charles the Bold (1433 - 1477), Duke of Burgundy, and the Grand Council he had established in 1473
ETI4396360 Charles the Bold (1433 - 1477), Duke of Burgundy, and the Grand Council he had established in 1473. Painting of the Grand Council Hall, Mechelen City Hall

Hibiscus variete (Hibiscus rosa sinensis L. var. Lucien Linden). Hybrid variete with yellow flowers and crimson
FLO4647708 Hibiscus variete (Hibiscus rosa sinensis L. var. Lucien Linden). Hybrid variete with yellow flowers and crimson. Lithograph of L. Stroobant de Ghent, based on a drawing by P

Lily variete (lily) lime (Lilium parryi S. Watson). Lithograph by L. Stroobant of Ghent, based on a drawing by P
FLO4647707 Lily variete (lily) lime (Lilium parryi S. Watson). Lithograph by L. Stroobant of Ghent, based on a drawing by P

Yellow Arum variete (Canna Richardia Elliottiana). Chromolithography published around 1880
FLO4647688 Yellow Arum variete (Canna Richardia Elliottiana). Chromolithography published around 1880, in L'Illustration Horticole by Jean Linden (1817-1898) explorer

Camellia variete Madame Rudolphe Abel (Camellia japonica, Thea japonica), grown in a cold greenhouse
FLO4647649 Camellia variete Madame Rudolphe Abel (Camellia japonica, Thea japonica), grown in a cold greenhouse, ecarlate red flower.; (add.info)

Anthurium variete or white flemish (Anthurium andreanum J. Lind. var. Wambekeanum)
FLO4647585 Anthurium variete or white flemish (Anthurium andreanum J. Lind. var. Wambekeanum). Illustration of A Goossens, Chromolithography by P.de Pannemaeker, published in 1886 in Ghent (Belgium)

Orchid Maxillaria has large pale grey and purple flowers (Maxillaria grandiflora Lindl). Lithograph by L
FLO4647567 Orchid Maxillaria has large pale grey and purple flowers (Maxillaria grandiflora Lindl). Lithograph by L. Stroobant of Ghent, based on a drawing by P

Costume of a village girl, Flanders, 1820. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes
FLO4656479 Costume of a village girl, Flanders, 1820. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates, " London

Phalaenopsis equestris var. rosea orchid (Phalaenopsis rosea). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte
FLO4647805 Phalaenopsis equestris var. rosea orchid (Phalaenopsis rosea). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

French 18th century illustration of Saint Hubertus or Hubert
5306325 French 18th century illustration of Saint Hubertus or Hubert; Universal History Archive/UIG

Reading of the act of clemency on 05/04/1574 in Brussels: William I of Orange-Nassau, Prince of Orange
BEN5464338 Reading of the act of clemency on 05/04/1574 in Brussels: William I of Orange-Nassau, Prince of Orange, nicknamed William the Silent (1533-1584)

Town hall. MOU Museum Oudenaarde. Tapestry. Oudenaarde. landscape with pergola and big beasts (with 2 columns)
6198222 Town hall. MOU Museum Oudenaarde. Tapestry. Oudenaarde. landscape with pergola and big beasts (with 2 columns) (Landschap met pergola in ruine en grote beesten (met 4 zuilen)). 319x508cm

Flemish tapestry. Landscape with pergola and big beasts, with 2 colomns (Landschap met pergola in ruine en grote)
6198221 Flemish tapestry. Landscape with pergola and big beasts, with 2 colomns (Landschap met pergola in ruine en grote beesten, met 4 zuilen). Atelier of Oudenaarde. 319x508cm. Inv 0023

Relics arm. Silversmithing. 17th century (?)
6263670 Relics arm. Silversmithing. 17th century (?).; Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut, Belgium; (add.info.: Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut)

Two cups of soeur Justine Scholastiquen. Silver. 1694
6263646 Two cups of soeur Justine Scholastiquen. Silver. 1694.; Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut, Belgium; (add.info.: Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut)

Two cups of soeur Justine Scholastiquen. Silver. 1694. Inscriptions on the bottom
6263645 Two cups of soeur Justine Scholastiquen. Silver. 1694. Inscriptions on the bottom.; Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut, Belgium; (add.info.: Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose)

Chalice. Vermeil. 19th century
6263641 Chalice. Vermeil. 19th century.; Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut, Belgium; (add.info.: Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut, Belgium); © Paul Maeyaert

Chalice. Vermeil. 19th century
6263640 Chalice. Vermeil. 19th century.; Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut, Belgium; (add.info.: Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut, Belgium); © Paul Maeyaert

Sprinkler (Saupoudreuse). Silversmithing. 18th century
6263638 Sprinkler (Saupoudreuse). Silversmithing. 18th century.; Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut, Belgium; (add.info.: Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut)

Altarpiece. Closed. Right panel
6262396 Altarpiece. Closed. Right panel.; Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut, Belgium; (add.info.: Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut, Belgium); © Paul Maeyaert

Altarpiece. Closed. Left panel
6262395 Altarpiece. Closed. Left panel.; Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut, Belgium; (add.info.: Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut, Belgium); © Paul Maeyaert

Credenza furniture C. Dining room sideboard cupboard. 14th century (?)
6262249 Credenza furniture C. Dining room sideboard cupboard. 14th century (?).; Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut, Belgium; (add.info.: Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut)

Credenza furniture B. Dining room sideboard cupboard. 14th century (?). Detail
6262240 Credenza furniture B. Dining room sideboard cupboard. 14th century (?). Detail.; Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut, Belgium; (add.info.: Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines)

Credenza furniture B. Dining room sideboard cupboard. 14th century (?). Detail
6262238 Credenza furniture B. Dining room sideboard cupboard. 14th century (?). Detail.; Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut, Belgium; (add.info.: Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines)

Credenza furniture B. Dining room sideboard cupboard. 14th century (?)
6262227 Credenza furniture B. Dining room sideboard cupboard. 14th century (?).; Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut, Belgium; (add.info.: Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut)

Credenza furniture B. Dining room sideboard cupboard. 14th century (?). Detail
6262220 Credenza furniture B. Dining room sideboard cupboard. 14th century (?). Detail.; Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut, Belgium; (add.info.: Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines)

Credenza furniture B. Dining room sideboard cupboard. 14th century (?). Detail
6262218 Credenza furniture B. Dining room sideboard cupboard. 14th century (?). Detail.; Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut, Belgium; (add.info.: Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines)

Credenza furniture A. Dining room sideboard cupboard. 14th century (?)
6262207 Credenza furniture A. Dining room sideboard cupboard. 14th century (?).; Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut, Belgium; (add.info.: Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut)

Credenza furniture A. Dining room sideboard cupboard. 14th century (?). Detail
6262202 Credenza furniture A. Dining room sideboard cupboard. 14th century (?). Detail.; Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut, Belgium; (add.info.: Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines)

Painting. Portrait of director Charles Dubois. Oil on canvas. Text VETATIS 42 A 1642
6262181 Painting. Portrait of director Charles Dubois. Oil on canvas. Text VETATIS 42 A 1642.; Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut, Belgium; (add.info.: Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose)

Confirmation of pope Urbain IV of the privileges of Hopital Notre-Dame a la Rose. Archive. Mid 13th century
6262177 Confirmation of pope Urbain IV of the privileges of Hopital Notre-Dame a la Rose. Archive. Mid 13th century.; Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut

Authentic copy of privilege given by the pope Innocent IV to Hopital Notre-Dame a la Rose in 1250. archive. 1470
6262176 Authentic copy of privilege given by the pope Innocent IV to Hopital Notre-Dame a la Rose in 1250. archive. 1470.; Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut

Medicinal book: (Les uvres d'Ambroise Pare). Frontispiece
6262175 Medicinal book: (Les uvres d'Ambroise Pare). Frontispiece.; Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut, Belgium; (add.info.: Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut)

Altarpiece. Opened. Central panel
6263684 Altarpiece. Opened. Central panel.; Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut, Belgium; (add.info.: Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut, Belgium); © Paul Maeyaert

Altarpiece. Opened. Left panel
6263681 Altarpiece. Opened. Left panel.; Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut, Belgium; (add.info.: Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut, Belgium); © Paul Maeyaert

Casket for trepanning equipment. Medicinal antiquity.18th century
6262104 Casket for trepanning equipment. Medicinal antiquity.18th century.; Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut, Belgium; (add.info.: Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut)

Painting. Anonymous. Portrait of Soeur Marie-Therese Saliez. Oil on canvas. End 19th century
6262020 Painting. Anonymous. Portrait of Soeur Marie-Therese Saliez. Oil on canvas. End 19th century.; Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut

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"Exploring the Rich History and Vibrant Culture of Belgians" From ancient battles to modern-day triumphs, they have left an indelible mark on history. Dating back to the Gallic Wars in 58 BC, their fierce spirit was evident in legendary clashes like the Battle of Sambre and the Battle of Aisne. Fast forward to 15th-century Tournai, where even the Bishop couldn't resist receiving his tithe of beer – a testament to Belgium's love affair with this iconic beverage. In 1906, a punchy cartoon captured Belgian humor as it depicted their adventures in Congo, showcasing their adventurous nature and colonial aspirations. However, tragedy struck during World War I when Ypres Tower witnessed a derailed train in 1914 – a somber reminder of the sacrifices made by brave Belgians during this tumultuous period. Belgium's resilience shone through amidst adversity as seen in posters promoting aid leagues for Belgian allies during WWI. The Battle of Quatre Bras became etched into history books as another significant moment when Belgian forces fought valiantly alongside their allies. Beyond war stories lies Belgium's cultural tapestry; Queen Elisabeth graced her nation with grace and elegance while Cleo de Merode captivated audiences worldwide with her talent and allure. Meanwhile, timeless photographs like that of Royal Hotel transport us back to an era filled with grandeur and sophistication. Today, Belgians continue to embrace their heritage while embracing progress. They celebrate diversity through festivals like Carnival de Binche or indulge in culinary delights such as waffles, chocolate, and world-renowned beers. With each passing year, they honor their past while forging ahead towards a future that reflects both tradition and innovation. So next time you think about Belgians beyond just being "the company, " remember their fascinating journey from ancient battles to modern achievements – forever leaving an imprint on our shared human story.