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Brussels Collection (page 9)

Brussels, a city of diverse wonders and captivating history

Background imageBrussels Collection: Sir John Sinclair of Ulbster, Bt

Sir John Sinclair of Ulbster, Bt
An Oil painting of Sir John Sinclair of Ulbster, a British politician and writer of works including Statistical Account of Scotland of which there are a vast 21 volumes

Background imageBrussels Collection: North American F-86F Sabre 5316

North American F-86F Sabre 5316
North American F-86F-35-NA Sabre 5316 (msn 191-938, ex 52-5242), ex Portuguese Air Force, at the Musee Royal de l'Armee et d'Histoire Militaire, in Brussels. Date: circa 1990

Background imageBrussels Collection: Republic RF-84F Thunderflash FR-28

Republic RF-84F Thunderflash FR-28 (msn 51-1945), ex Belgian Air Force, at the Musee Royal de l'Armee et d'Histoire Militaire, in Brussels. Date: circa 1990

Background imageBrussels Collection: Stampe et Vertongen SV. 4B 28

Stampe et Vertongen SV. 4B 28
Stampe et Vertongen SV.4B 28 (msn 1170), a former Belgian Air Force SNCAN-built example, of the Les Manchots demonstration team, at the Musee Royal de l'Armee et d'Histoire Militaire

Background imageBrussels Collection: Dassault MD. 450 Ouragan 320 - UQ

Dassault MD. 450 Ouragan 320 - UQ
Dassault MD.450 Ouragan 320 / UQ (msn 320, call-sign UQ'), a former Armee de l'Air aircraft, at the Musee Royal de l'Armee et d'Histoire Militaire, in Brussels, Belgium

Background imageBrussels Collection: Gloster Meteor F. 8 EG-224 - K5-K

Gloster Meteor F. 8 EG-224 - K5-K
Gloster Meteor F.8 EG-224 / K5-K (msn M1, K5-K), a former Belgian Air Force example, on display at the Royal Army Museum, Brussels. Date: circa 1985

Background imageBrussels Collection: Elegant French ladies dancing at a masked ball

Elegant French ladies dancing at a masked ball
This is an advertising postcard for Ruinart Pere et Fils, the oldest French Champagne house in Reims.The ball is one of two which will take place at the Theatre Royal de la Monnai

Background imageBrussels Collection: Flemish Milkmaid with her dog cart, Brussels, Belgium

Flemish Milkmaid with her dog cart, Brussels, Belgium. Dog carts pulled by two or more dogs were historically used in Belgium and the Netherlands for delivering milk, bread, and other trades

Background imageBrussels Collection: Captured German guns in a park, Brussels, after WW1

Captured German guns in a park, Brussels, after WW1
Captured German guns in a park in Brussels after the First World War. circa 1919

Background imageBrussels Collection: Opening of Universal and International Exhibition, Brussels

Opening of Universal and International Exhibition, Brussels
King Baudouin in Army uniform in the centre of the Royal group, on his right his brother Prince Albert in naval uniform. On the left of King Baudouin are Princess de Rethy with Princess Marie

Background imageBrussels Collection: Aerial photograph taken from one of the spheres of the giant Atomium at the Universal

Aerial photograph taken from one of the spheres of the giant Atomium at the Universal and International Exhibition of the Atomic Age. Date: May 1958

Background imageBrussels Collection: The Village of Waterloo, with travellers purchasing relics

The Village of Waterloo, with travellers purchasing relics
The Village of Waterloo, with travellers purchasing the relics that were found in the field of battle, 1815 (c).Oil on panel, signed lower left Geo Jones, by George Jones (1786-1869), 1821 (c)

Background imageBrussels Collection: Anti-riot police, Belgium 1981

Anti-riot police, Belgium 1981
An anti-riot officer in attendance outside the Brussels HQ of NATO in Belgium, where anti-nuclear weapons demonstrations were anticipated. Date: 1981

Background imageBrussels Collection: After the death of Leopold I, his son the duc de Brabant becomes Leopold II ; his solemn entry

After the death of Leopold I, his son the duc de Brabant becomes Leopold II ; his solemn entry into Brussels is applauded by the populace. Date: 17 December 1865

Background imageBrussels Collection: The Town Hall of Brussels, Belgium, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century

The Town Hall of Brussels, Belgium, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original
1900s, 19th-century, administration building, administrative building, administrative buildings, belgian, belgien, benelux countries, black, black-and-white, black-white, brussels, brussels region

Background imageBrussels Collection: The Town Hall of Brussels, 1888, Belgium, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original

The Town Hall of Brussels, 1888, Belgium, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th-century artwork
1900s, 19th-century, administration, administration building, administrations, administrative building, administrative buildings, art work, arts, artwork, artworks, belgian, belgien

Background imageBrussels Collection: Stock Exchange in Brussels, Belgium, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original

Stock Exchange in Brussels, Belgium, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century
1900s, 19th-century, art work, arts, artwork, artworks, belgian, belgien, benelux countries, black, black-and-white, black-white, brussels, brussels region, bruxelles, capital market

Background imageBrussels Collection: Meeting of important scientist or Nobel price winners, Brussels, 1911 (b/w photo)

Meeting of important scientist or Nobel price winners, Brussels, 1911 (b/w photo)
2088725 Meeting of important scientist or Nobel price winners, Brussels, 1911 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: On the high chairs in the middle professor dr.H.A)

Background imageBrussels Collection: Le Toison d'Or

Le Toison d'Or
Roland Weber

Background imageBrussels Collection: Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23BN 4421 - 23 Red

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23BN 4421 - 23 Red
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23BN 4421 / 23 Red (msn 0393204421), at the Musee Royal de l'Armee et d'Histoire Militare, Brussels. Date: 1998

Background imageBrussels Collection: Saab J 35A Draken 35067 - 34

Saab J 35A Draken 35067 - 34
Saab J 35A Draken 35067 / 34, at the Musee Royal de l'Armee et d'Histoire Militare, Brussels. Date: 1998

Background imageBrussels Collection: North American F-86F Sabre 5316

North American F-86F Sabre 5316
North American F-86F-35-NA Sabre 5316 (msn 191-938, ex 52-5242), ex Portuguese Air Force, at the Musee Royal de l'Armee et d'Histoire Militaire, in Brussels. Date: 1998

Background imageBrussels Collection: Fiat - Aeritalia G. 91R-3 30+85

Fiat - Aeritalia G. 91R-3 30+85
Fiat / Aeritalia G.91R-3 30+85 (msn 348), ex Luftwaafe, at the Musee Royal de l'Armee et d'Histoire Militare, Brussels. Date: 1998

Background imageBrussels Collection: Story of Gideon, late 16th century (silk and wool)

Story of Gideon, late 16th century (silk and wool)
CUL4905034 Story of Gideon, late 16th century (silk and wool) by Heemskerck, Maerten van (1498-1574); 371x481 cm; Museo Diocesano, Albarracin, Teruel

Background imageBrussels Collection: Story of Gideon, late 16th century (silk and wool)

Story of Gideon, late 16th century (silk and wool)
CUL4904828 Story of Gideon, late 16th century (silk and wool) by Heemskerck, Maerten van (1498-1574); 371x403 cm; Museo Diocesano, Albarracin, Teruel

Background imageBrussels Collection: Vertumnus and Pomona: Vertumnus transformed into a pruner, c. 1550 (gold, wool and silk)

Vertumnus and Pomona: Vertumnus transformed into a pruner, c. 1550 (gold, wool and silk)
CUL4906138 Vertumnus and Pomona: Vertumnus transformed into a pruner, c.1550 (gold, wool and silk) by Coecke van Aelst, Pieter (1502-50); 420x570 cm; Royal Palace, Aranjuez

Background imageBrussels Collection: The History of Hannibal, c. 1570 (tapestry)

The History of Hannibal, c. 1570 (tapestry)
CUL4894073 The History of Hannibal, c.1570 (tapestry) by Flemish School, (16th century); (add.info.: The History of Hannibal: Hannibal in Italy. ca. 1570)

Background imageBrussels Collection: Vertumnus and Pomona: Vertumnus transformed into a pruner, c. 1550 (gold, wool and silk)

Vertumnus and Pomona: Vertumnus transformed into a pruner, c. 1550 (gold, wool and silk)
CUL4906062 Vertumnus and Pomona: Vertumnus transformed into a pruner, c.1550 (gold, wool and silk) by Coecke van Aelst, Pieter (1502-50); 420x570 cm; Royal Palace, Aranjuez

Background imageBrussels Collection: The Garden of Earthly Delights. ca. 1560 (tapestry)

The Garden of Earthly Delights. ca. 1560 (tapestry)
CUL4908343 The Garden of Earthly Delights. ca. 1560 (tapestry) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516) (after); 292x492 cm; (add.info)

Background imageBrussels Collection: The History of Hannibal, c. 1570 (tapestry)

The History of Hannibal, c. 1570 (tapestry)
CUL4894909 The History of Hannibal, c.1570 (tapestry) by Flemish School, (16th century); (add.info.: The History of Hannibal: The crossing of the Alps. ca. 1570. Detail)

Background imageBrussels Collection: Story of Gideon, late 16th century (silk and wool)

Story of Gideon, late 16th century (silk and wool)
CUL4904068 Story of Gideon, late 16th century (silk and wool) by Heemskerck, Maerten van (1498-1574); 371x403 cm; Museo Diocesano, Albarracin, Teruel

Background imageBrussels Collection: The parable of the laborers in the vineyard, c. 1500 (tapestry)

The parable of the laborers in the vineyard, c. 1500 (tapestry)
CUL4900107 The parable of the laborers in the vineyard, c.1500 (tapestry) by Coecke van Aelst, Pieter (1502-50) (studio of); 410x620 cm; Catedral de Zamora, Castilla y Leon

Background imageBrussels Collection: The organ, Brussels sculptor Jan-Baptist Van der Haegen, 1735

The organ, Brussels sculptor Jan-Baptist Van der Haegen, 1735, detail: statue of Saint Cecilia playing the organ
7242101 The organ, Brussels sculptor Jan-Baptist Van der Haegen, 1735, detail: statue of Saint Cecilia playing the organ by Peteghem

Background imageBrussels Collection: Vertumnus and Pomona: Vertumnus transformed into a farmer, c. 1550 (gold, wool and silk)

Vertumnus and Pomona: Vertumnus transformed into a farmer, c. 1550 (gold, wool and silk)
CUL4905792 Vertumnus and Pomona: Vertumnus transformed into a farmer, c.1550 (gold, wool and silk) by Coecke van Aelst, Pieter (1502-50); 330x170 cm; Royal Palace, Aranjuez

Background imageBrussels Collection: The History of Hannibal, c. 1570 (tapestry)

The History of Hannibal, c. 1570 (tapestry)
CUL4895271 The History of Hannibal, c.1570 (tapestry) by Flemish School, (16th century); (add.info.: The History of Hannibal: Hannibal's Oath. ca. 1570)

Background imageBrussels Collection: The parable of the laborers in the vineyard, c. 1500 (tapestry)

The parable of the laborers in the vineyard, c. 1500 (tapestry)
CUL4899493 The parable of the laborers in the vineyard, c.1500 (tapestry) by Coecke van Aelst, Pieter (1502-50) (studio of); 410x620 cm; Catedral de Zamora, Castilla y Leon

Background imageBrussels Collection: The History of Hannibal, c. 1570 (tapestry)

The History of Hannibal, c. 1570 (tapestry)
CUL4894838 The History of Hannibal, c.1570 (tapestry) by Flemish School, (16th century); (add.info.: The History of Hannibal: The crossing of the Alps. ca. 1570. Detail)

Background imageBrussels Collection: Vertumnus and Pomona: Vertumnus transformed into a fisherman, c. 1550 (gold, wool and silk)

Vertumnus and Pomona: Vertumnus transformed into a fisherman, c. 1550 (gold, wool and silk)
CUL4906044 Vertumnus and Pomona: Vertumnus transformed into a fisherman, c.1550 (gold, wool and silk) by Coecke van Aelst, Pieter (1502-50); 330x50 cm; Royal Palace, Aranjuez

Background imageBrussels Collection: Tapestry inspired by the work of Hieronymus Bosch, c. 1560 (gold, silver, silk and wool)

Tapestry inspired by the work of Hieronymus Bosch, c. 1560 (gold, silver, silk and wool)
CUL4906842 Tapestry inspired by the work of Hieronymus Bosch, c.1560 (gold, silver, silk and wool) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516) (after); 296x364 cm; (add.info.: Saint Martin. ca. 1560)

Background imageBrussels Collection: David before Saul, c. 1525 (silk and wool)

David before Saul, c. 1525 (silk and wool)
CUL4903857 David before Saul, c. 1525 (silk and wool) by Orley, Bernard van (c.1488-1541); 560x410 cm; (add.info.: David before Saul, series of History of David)

Background imageBrussels Collection: Story of Gideon, late 16th century (silk and wool)

Story of Gideon, late 16th century (silk and wool)
CUL4904572 Story of Gideon, late 16th century (silk and wool) by Heemskerck, Maerten van (1498-1574); 371x403 cm; Museo Diocesano, Albarracin, Teruel

Background imageBrussels Collection: The Lost Recolte, 1870 (oil on canvas)

The Lost Recolte, 1870 (oil on canvas)
CUL4929564 The Lost Recolte, 1870 (oil on canvas) by Groux, Charles de (called Degroux) (1825-70); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Tournai, Belgium; (add.info.: by DEGROUX, Charles); Photo © Maeyaert/AIC

Background imageBrussels Collection: The rood screen and organ, Brussels sculptor Jan-Baptist Van der Haegen, 1735

The rood screen and organ, Brussels sculptor Jan-Baptist Van der Haegen, 1735
7242099 The rood screen and organ, Brussels sculptor Jan-Baptist Van der Haegen, 1735 by Peteghem, Lambert-Benoit van (fl.c.1735-83); (add.info.: Parish church (Meerbeke, Parochiekerk Sint-Pieter)

Background imageBrussels Collection: The parable of the laborers in the vineyard, c. 1500 (tapestry)

The parable of the laborers in the vineyard, c. 1500 (tapestry)
CUL4900168 The parable of the laborers in the vineyard, c.1500 (tapestry) by Coecke van Aelst, Pieter (1502-50) (studio of); 410x620 cm; Catedral de Zamora, Castilla y Leon

Background imageBrussels Collection: The parable of the laborers in the vineyard, c. 1500 (tapestry)

The parable of the laborers in the vineyard, c. 1500 (tapestry)
CUL4899701 The parable of the laborers in the vineyard, c.1500 (tapestry) by Coecke van Aelst, Pieter (1502-50) (studio of); 410x620 cm; Catedral de Zamora, Castilla y Leon

Background imageBrussels Collection: The History of Hannibal, c. 1570 (tapestry)

The History of Hannibal, c. 1570 (tapestry)
CUL4895364 The History of Hannibal, c.1570 (tapestry) by Flemish School, (16th century); (add.info.: The History of Hannibal: Hannibal's Oath. ca. 1570. Sacrifice and oath against the Romans)

Background imageBrussels Collection: Tapestry inspired by the work of Hieronymus Bosch, c. 1560 (gold, silver, silk and wool)

Tapestry inspired by the work of Hieronymus Bosch, c. 1560 (gold, silver, silk and wool)
CUL4907312 Tapestry inspired by the work of Hieronymus Bosch, c.1560 (gold, silver, silk and wool) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516) (after); 298x368 cm; (add.info)

Background imageBrussels Collection: Series of History of David, c. 1525 (silk and wool)

Series of History of David, c. 1525 (silk and wool)
CUL4903902 Series of History of David, c.1525 (silk and wool) by Orley, Bernard van (c.1488-1541); Burgos, Spain; (add.info.: David before Saul. ca. 1525. (560 x 410 cm). Series of History of David




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Brussels, a city of diverse wonders and captivating history. Known for its delectable varieties of edible-podded peas, this European gem has more to offer than just its culinary delights. In 1958, Brussels hosted the World Fair, showcasing innovation and progress. The iconic Atomium model stood tall, resembling an iron molecule illuminated at night, symbolizing the city's forward-thinking spirit. A poster advertising Boulogne sur Mer in France reminds us of Brussels' proximity to other enchanting destinations. Its central location makes it a perfect base for exploring Europe's treasures. The Grand Place is a testament to Brussels' architectural splendor. Adorned with stunning buildings from different eras, it transports visitors back in time. Here lies "The Fall of the Rebel Angels, " an awe-inspiring masterpiece by Pieter Bruegel the Elder. Summoned to Waterloo - Brussels played a pivotal role in history as it witnessed one of Napoleon's most significant battles in 1815. This event forever etched its name into the annals of war. Every two years, the Grand Place transforms into a floral carpet (Tapis des Fleurs), mesmerizing locals and tourists alike with its vibrant colors and intricate designs—a true feast for the eyes. Not only known for peas but also carrots—Brussels boasts various carrot varieties that add flavor and color to their gastronomic creations. UFO sightings have intrigued many across Belgium during what became known as the Belgian Wave—an unexplained phenomenon that left people questioning what lay beyond our skies. As evening falls upon Musee de la Ville de Bruxelles at Grand Place, art enthusiasts revel in masterpieces that grace its walls—each stroke telling stories of passion and creativity within this remarkable city. And who can forget Manneken Pis? This cheeky little statue captures hearts with his mischievous charm—a beloved symbol representing Brussels' irreverent sense of humor amidst its rich history.