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Brabant Collection (#5)

Brabant, a region steeped in history and rich with cultural treasures

Background imageBrabant Collection: The Centre of the British Army in Action at the Battle of Waterloo, 19th century (1909)

The Centre of the British Army in Action at the Battle of Waterloo, 19th century (1909). Artist: Thomas Sutherland
The Centre of the British Army in Action at the Battle of Waterloo, June 18, 1815, 19th century (1909). From British Military Prints - Connoisseur Extra No. 6 by Ralph Nevill

Background imageBrabant Collection: Battle of Waterloo, 1815

Battle of Waterloo, 1815. The Scots Greys under Major-General Sir William Ponsonby charge two batteries of French Artillery, after having taken the colours of the 105th Regiment

Background imageBrabant Collection: The Town Hall, Leuven, Belgium, c1900 (1914-1915). Artist: John Benjamin Stone

The Town Hall, Leuven, Belgium, c1900 (1914-1915). Artist: John Benjamin Stone
The Town Hall, Leuven, Belgium, c1900 (1914-1915). Built between 1448-1463 and restored in 1842. During the bombardment of the town by the Germans in 1914 this was the only important building that

Background imageBrabant Collection: Napoleon Bonaparte at the end of the battle of Waterloo, 18th June 1815

Napoleon Bonaparte at the end of the battle of Waterloo, 18th June 1815. Napoleon (1769-1821) French soldier and emperor, fleeing from the battlefield of Waterloo after his defeat by the British

Background imageBrabant Collection: The Brabant Skreen, 1721

The Brabant Skreen, 1721. A satire on the South Sea company. The Duchess of Kendal gives money to Robert Knight (treasurer of the company), to enable him to escape

Background imageBrabant Collection: The Battle of Waterloo, 1815, (c1850s)

The Battle of Waterloo, 1815, (c1850s). French cavalry charging British infantry, 18 June 1815. The final and decisive battle of the Napoleonic Wars

Background imageBrabant Collection: The Battle of Waterloo, fought on 18 June 1815, (1910)

The Battle of Waterloo, fought on 18 June 1815, (1910). One of the most decisive battles of the Napoleonic Wars, Waterloo was fought in a small area (some 10km by 4km)

Background imageBrabant Collection: Waterloo, Belgium, 1886. Artist: J F Taelmans

Waterloo, Belgium, 1886. Artist: J F Taelmans
Waterloo, Belgium, 1886. Site of the famous battle on June 18, 1815 between the French forces commanded by Napoleon and the British led by the Duke of Wellington

Background imageBrabant Collection: Cambronne at the Battle of Waterloo, 18 June, 1815, (19th century)

Cambronne at the Battle of Waterloo, 18 June, 1815, (19th century). Invited to surrender the French commander of the Guard, General Count Etienne Cambronne shouted The Guard dies

Background imageBrabant Collection: Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, with his staff at the Battle of Waterloo, 18 June 1815

Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, with his staff at the Battle of Waterloo, 18 June 1815. Wellington (1769-1852) commanded the British

Background imageBrabant Collection: Adenet le Roi, King of the Minstrels, 13th century

Adenet le Roi, King of the Minstrels, 13th century. Adenet le Roi (c1240-c1300), French poet and musician, reciting the Roman de Cleomades to Blanche of Castile (1188-1252)

Background imageBrabant Collection: Battle of Waterloo, Belgium, 1815

Battle of Waterloo, Belgium, 1815. The centre of the British army in action at Waterloo on 18 June 1815, withstanding a charge by the French cavalry. After W Heath

Background imageBrabant Collection: Battle of Waterloo, Belgium, 1815 (1817)

Battle of Waterloo, Belgium, 1815 (1817). Napoleon (1769-1821) French soldier and emperor, fleeing from the battlefield of Waterloo after his defeat by the British under Wellington

Background imageBrabant Collection: Battle of Waterloo, 18 June 1815, (19th century)

Battle of Waterloo, 18 June 1815, (19th century). One of the most decisive battles of the Napoleonic Wars, Waterloo was fought in a small area (some 10km by 4km)

Background imageBrabant Collection: Forget-me-not (Myosotis palustris) flowers, North Brabant, Netherlands

Forget-me-not (Myosotis palustris) flowers, North Brabant, Netherlands

Background imageBrabant Collection: Prince Henry & Duke of Brabant at Eton

Prince Henry & Duke of Brabant at Eton
Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester (1900-1974), third son of King George V and Queen Mary, pictured in uniform at Eton with the Duke of Brabant, later King Leopold III (1901-1983)

Background imageBrabant Collection: Late Gothic Town Hall at Grote Markt Square, Leuven, Brabant, Belgium, Europe

Late Gothic Town Hall at Grote Markt Square, Leuven, Brabant, Belgium, Europe

Background imageBrabant Collection: Picture No. 11771731

Picture No. 11771731
Dog Small Brabant Griffon / Petit Brabancon puppies Date:

Background imageBrabant Collection: Wedding Jacoba Bavaria Countess Holland Jan IV

Wedding Jacoba Bavaria Countess Holland Jan IV
The Wedding of Jacoba of Bavaria, Countess of Holland, and Jan IV, Duke of Brabant, 10 March 1418, The marriage of Jacoba van Beieren, closed on 10 March 1418 in the hofkapel in The Hague

Background imageBrabant Collection: Portrait Philip Saint-Pol Dukes Brabant series title

Portrait Philip Saint-Pol Dukes Brabant series title
Portrait of Philip of Saint-Pol Dukes of Brabant (series title), Portrait of Philip of Saint-Pol, duke of Brabant, full-length portrait, a scepter in his right hand Top right his weapon

Background imageBrabant Collection: View Villages Brabant Campine Shepherds Flock

View Villages Brabant Campine Shepherds Flock
View of Villages in Brabant and Campine: Shepherds with Flock, c. 1559. After Master of the Small Landscapes (Flemish). Etching and engraving

Background imageBrabant Collection: Virgin Child 1400 South Netherlands Brabant late 14th-early 15th century

Virgin Child 1400 South Netherlands Brabant late 14th-early 15th century
Virgin and Child, c. 1400. South Netherlands, Brabant, late 14th-early 15th century. Bronze or brass (solid cast); overall: 14.3 cm (5 5/8 in.)

Background imageBrabant Collection: Major-General Sir Edward Yewd Brabant, Born 1839. South African Colonial Military Commander

Major-General Sir Edward Yewd Brabant, Born 1839. South African Colonial Military Commander. From The Book South Africa And The Transvaal War By Louis Creswicke, Published 1900

Background imageBrabant Collection: Centrale Bibliotheek (Central Library) on Monseigneur Laduzeplein at night, Leuven

Centrale Bibliotheek (Central Library) on Monseigneur Laduzeplein at night, Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium

Background imageBrabant Collection: Uniformed figure of the young Leopold, Duc de Brabant

Uniformed figure of the young Leopold, Duc de Brabant
At the tender age of thirteen he was presented by his parents to the Belgian Army's 3rd Division. He became King in 1934. WW1 Date: 1915

Background imageBrabant Collection: Nobilis Mulier Brabantica, (Noblewoman from Brabant), 1648. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar

Nobilis Mulier Brabantica, (Noblewoman from Brabant), 1648. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Nobilis Mulier Brabantica, (Noblewoman from Brabant), 1648

Background imageBrabant Collection: Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) yawns, The Netherlands, Brabant, Hilvarenbeek, Beekse Bergen

Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) yawns, The Netherlands, Brabant, Hilvarenbeek, Beekse Bergen

Background imageBrabant Collection: Map of Belgium, lithograph, published in 1897

Map of Belgium, lithograph, published in 1897
Map of Belgium with the territorial language areas. Lithograph, published in 1897

Background imageBrabant Collection: Parc de Tervuren, Belgium - Royal Museum for Central Africa

Parc de Tervuren, Belgium - Royal Museum for Central Africa
Parc de Tervuren, Flemish Brabant, Belgium - The Royal Museum for Central Africa (RMCA) is a first-class centre for scientific research on Africa and one of the most visited museums in Belgium (today)

Background imageBrabant Collection: Planispheric astrolabe. 1569. Manufactured in golden

Planispheric astrolabe. 1569. Manufactured in golden brass by Gualterus Arsenius, disciple of the dutch astronomer Regnier Gemma Frisius (1508-1555). Metals. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. Paris

Background imageBrabant Collection: War mask pongdudu, made by Boa people (Congo). Used

War mask pongdudu, made by Boa people (Congo). Used to engender fear in the enemy and served during war and dances. African art. Decorative Arts. BELGIUM. FLANDERS. BRABANT. Tervuren

Background imageBrabant Collection: Mask. Bembe Art (Democratic Republic of the Congo

Mask. Bembe Art (Democratic Republic of the Congo and western Tanzania). African art. Sculpture on wood. BELGIUM. FLANDERS. BRABANT. Tervuren

Background imageBrabant Collection: VAN GOGH, Vincent. Portrait of Doctor Felix

VAN GOGH, Vincent. Portrait of Doctor Felix
GOGH, Vincent van (1853-1890). Portrait of Doctor Felix Rey. 1889. Post-Impressionism. Oil on canvas. RUSSIA. MOSCOW. Moscow. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts

Background imageBrabant Collection: KANDINSKY, Wassily. Murnau with Church

KANDINSKY, Wassily. Murnau with Church
KANDINSKY, Wassili (1866-1944). Murnau with Church. 1910. Expressionism. Oil on canvas. NETHERLANDS. NORTH BRABANT. Eindhoven. Municipal Van Abbe Museum

Background imageBrabant Collection: Belgian royalty, The Duke of Brabant at Eton, WW1

Belgian royalty, The Duke of Brabant at Eton, WW1
The Duke of Brabant, later King Leopold III (1901-1983), eldest son of Albert I, King of the Belgians. Pictured as an Eton school boy - he attended Eton College during the First World War when

Background imageBrabant Collection: Picture No. 11808221

Picture No. 11808221
Small Brabant Griffon / Petit Brabancon dog indoors Date:

Background imageBrabant Collection: Picture No. 11808212

Picture No. 11808212
Small Brabant Griffon / Petit Brabancon dog in the studio Date:




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Brabant, a region steeped in history and rich with cultural treasures. From the famous Battle of Waterloo to the charming Flemish buildings in Leuven, this captivating place has so much to offer. Let's start with the Battle of Waterloo, a pivotal moment in European history. The map from the 19th century gives us a glimpse into the strategic maneuvers that took place on that fateful day, June 18th, 1815. John Atkinson II's painting further immerses us in the intensity of this historic clash. Moving away from war and onto art, we encounter St Genevieve wandering through a forest. This enchanting depiction from the 19th century transports us into a world where legends come alive. Leuven Stadhuis stands proudly on Grote Markt, surrounded by Flemish buildings that exude charm and character. These architectural gems showcase the beauty of Flemish Brabant and its historical significance. Venturing outside Belgium but still within Flanders lies Halle, where vibrant bluebell flowers carpet fields with their delicate blooms. Nature's masterpiece adds an ethereal touch to this picturesque landscape. Shifting gears to Montana, we witness Belgian horses being rounded up during winter—a testament to Brabant's influence reaching far beyond its borders. Equus ferus caballus gallops across continents while preserving its heritage. Now let's raise our glasses to Gambrinus. Known as "the king of beer, " he is celebrated for his contribution to brewing traditions—another aspect deeply ingrained in Brabant culture. As we explore further, we stumble upon snoozy ladybirds basking under sunny skies—a whimsical scene reminding us of nature's small wonders found even amidst bustling cities like Brabant’s capital city Louvain (Leuven). Religion also plays an important role here; inside St Peter’s Church lies a chapel adorned with intricate details—an oasis of tranquility amidst the hustle and bustle.