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Flanders Collection (#4)

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8961675

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8961670

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8961669

Background imageFlanders Collection: 8961659

8961659

Background imageFlanders Collection: 8961656

8961656

Background imageFlanders Collection: KMSKA Lukas

KMSKA Lukas
KMSKA, Lukas, 8961654

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8961677

Background imageFlanders Collection: The crowned virgin, after Hubert and Jan van Eyck (oil on wood)

The crowned virgin, after Hubert and Jan van Eyck (oil on wood)
8620182 The crowned virgin, after Hubert and Jan van Eyck (oil on wood) by Eyck, Jan van (c.1390-1441) (after); Stuard gallery, Parma, Italy; (add.info.: La vergine incoronata)

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0035 002
8961665

Background imageFlanders Collection: 8961663

8961663

Background imageFlanders Collection: Jordaens KMSKA Lukas

Jordaens KMSKA Lukas
Jordaens, KMSKA, Lukas, 8961662

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8961658

Background imageFlanders Collection: KMSKA

KMSKA, 8961657

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8961655

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8961412

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8961674

Background imageFlanders Collection: King Albert I and Field Marshal Ferdinand Foch in Flanders during the First World War, Belgium

King Albert I and Field Marshal Ferdinand Foch in Flanders during the First World War, Belgium, 1914-18 (b/w photo)
UIG5415714 King Albert I and Field Marshal Ferdinand Foch in Flanders during the First World War, Belgium, 1914-18 (b/w photo); UIG

Background imageFlanders Collection: Johann von Eyk, Jan van Eyck, 1390/1395-1441 (engraving)

Johann von Eyk, Jan van Eyck, 1390/1395-1441 (engraving)
8632074 Johann von Eyk, Jan van Eyck, 1390/1395-1441 (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johann von Eyk, Jan van Eyck, 1390/1395-1441)

Background imageFlanders Collection: Town Hall, Ghent (engraving)

Town Hall, Ghent (engraving)
8636774 Town Hall, Ghent (engraving) by Allom, Thomas (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Town Hall, Ghent)

Background imageFlanders Collection: Gand / Gent / Ghent: St Nicolas (litho)

Gand / Gent / Ghent: St Nicolas (litho)
8654206 Gand / Gent / Ghent: St Nicolas (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Nicolas. Illustration for Souvenir de Gand (np, c.1890)

Background imageFlanders Collection: Gand / Gent / Ghent: Hotel de Ville (litho)

Gand / Gent / Ghent: Hotel de Ville (litho)
8654199 Gand / Gent / Ghent: Hotel de Ville (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hotel de Ville. Illustration for Souvenir de Gand (np, c.1890)

Background imageFlanders Collection: Gand / Gent / Ghent: La Casino (litho)

Gand / Gent / Ghent: La Casino (litho)
8654219 Gand / Gent / Ghent: La Casino (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Casino. Illustration for Souvenir de Gand (np, c.1890)

Background imageFlanders Collection: Gand / Gent / Ghent: L'Universite (litho)

Gand / Gent / Ghent: L'Universite (litho)
8654217 Gand / Gent / Ghent: L'Universite (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L'Universite. Illustration for Souvenir de Gand (np, c.1890)

Background imageFlanders Collection: Gand / Gent / Ghent: Marche du Vendredi (litho)

Gand / Gent / Ghent: Marche du Vendredi (litho)
8654205 Gand / Gent / Ghent: Marche du Vendredi (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marche du Vendredi. Illustration for Souvenir de Gand (np, c.1890)

Background imageFlanders Collection: The Madness of Hugo van der Goes (litho)

The Madness of Hugo van der Goes (litho)
8661146 The Madness of Hugo van der Goes (litho) by Wauters, Emile Charles (1846-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Madness of Hugo van der Goes)

Background imageFlanders Collection: Petit Place, Arras, France (b/w photo)

Petit Place, Arras, France (b/w photo)
8627006 Petit Place, Arras, France (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Petit Place, Town Hall and belfry, Arras, France)

Background imageFlanders Collection: 8624306

8624306

Background imageFlanders Collection: BRAUN, George (1541-1622). ORTELIUS, Abraham (1527-1598). HOGENBERG, Franz (1535-1590)

BRAUN, George (1541-1622). ORTELIUS, Abraham (1527-1598). HOGENBERG, Franz (1535-1590)
CUL4853337 BRAUN, George (1541-1622). ORTELIUS, Abraham (1527-1598). HOGENBERG, Franz (1535-1590). Civitatis Orbis Terrarum (Theatrum orbis terrarum). 1572-1617. Antwerp (1572). Lower detail

Background imageFlanders Collection: Portrait of Queen Mathilda of Flanders (1031-1083) wife of William the conqueror

Portrait of Queen Mathilda of Flanders (1031-1083) wife of William the conqueror. End of the 19th century (engraving)
ELD4859375 Portrait of Queen Mathilda of Flanders (1031-1083) wife of William the conqueror. End of the 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Background imageFlanders Collection: Portrait of Jules Charles de L'Ecluse (Carolus Clusius) (1526-1609)

Portrait of Jules Charles de L'Ecluse (Carolus Clusius) (1526-1609) physician and a Flemish pioneering botanist
ELD4890972 Portrait of Jules Charles de L'Ecluse (Carolus Clusius) (1526-1609) physician and a Flemish pioneering botanist

Background imageFlanders Collection: The Deploration of Christ. Triptych of the Flemish School. 1490 approx

The Deploration of Christ. Triptych of the Flemish School. 1490 approx. Church of Our Lady of Bruges. Belgium
ETI4396371 The Deploration of Christ. Triptych of the Flemish School. 1490 approx. Church of Our Lady of Bruges. Belgium.; (add.info.: The Deploration of Christ. Triptych of the Flemish School)

Background imageFlanders Collection: Map titled Flandria

Map titled Flandria
1578206 Map titled Flandria'; (add.info.: Map titled Flandria by Frederik de wit (1630-1706). Dated 17th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageFlanders Collection: Belgium, Flanders: Dairy with their cart pulled by a dog, 1880

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

Background imageFlanders Collection: Costume of a village girl, Flanders, 1820. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's '

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

Background imageFlanders Collection: Parish church (Sint-Martinuskerk Ekkergem). Interior. The pulpit. Design of MJ Franck. 1840-41

Parish church (Sint-Martinuskerk Ekkergem). Interior. The pulpit. Design of MJ Franck. 1840-41
6276240 Parish church (Sint-Martinuskerk Ekkergem). Interior. The pulpit. Design of MJ Franck. 1840-41.; (add.info.: Creator: M.J)

Background imageFlanders Collection: Mary of Burgundy (1457-1482) welcomes Emperor Maximilian I to Ghent (Belgium)

Mary of Burgundy (1457-1482) welcomes Emperor Maximilian I to Ghent (Belgium)
NWI4944679 Mary of Burgundy (1457-1482) welcomes Emperor Maximilian I to Ghent (Belgium) - Mary of Burgundy welcoming Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I in Ghent

Background imageFlanders Collection: An overall view of Antwerp, Belgium in the 19th century, from L'Univers Illustre pub. 1867

An overall view of Antwerp, Belgium in the 19th century, from L'Univers Illustre pub. 1867
3506153 An overall view of Antwerp, Belgium in the 19th century, from L'Univers Illustre pub. 1867; (add.info.: An overall view of Antwerp, Belgium in the 19th century)

Background imageFlanders Collection: A chart of the sea coasts of England, Flanders and Holland, c.1672 (print)

A chart of the sea coasts of England, Flanders and Holland, c.1672 (print)
7340614 A chart of the sea coasts of England, Flanders and Holland, c.1672 (print) by Seller, John (1632-97); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageFlanders Collection: King Albert I and Field Marshal Ferdinand Foch in Flanders during the First World War, Belgium

King Albert I and Field Marshal Ferdinand Foch in Flanders during the First World War, Belgium
UIG5415711 King Albert I and Field Marshal Ferdinand Foch in Flanders during the First World War, Belgium; UIG

Background imageFlanders Collection: Cockfighting in Flanders (litho)

Cockfighting in Flanders (litho)
8663693 Cockfighting in Flanders (litho) by Cogghe, Remy (1854-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cockfighting in Flanders)

Background imageFlanders Collection: A Flemish ma, , 1572 (woodcut)

A Flemish ma, , 1572 (woodcut)
2085848 A Flemish ma, , 1572 (woodcut); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Bibl. Geography. A flemish man)

Background imageFlanders Collection: Gand / Gent / Ghent: Palais de Justice (litho)

Gand / Gent / Ghent: Palais de Justice (litho)
8654221 Gand / Gent / Ghent: Palais de Justice (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palais de Justice. Illustration for Souvenir de Gand (np, c.1890)

Background imageFlanders Collection: Gand / Gent / Ghent: Oudeburg (litho)

Gand / Gent / Ghent: Oudeburg (litho)
8654204 Gand / Gent / Ghent: Oudeburg (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oudeburg. Illustration for Souvenir de Gand (np, c.1890)

Background imageFlanders Collection: Gand / Gent / Ghent: Beffroi et St Bavon (litho)

Gand / Gent / Ghent: Beffroi et St Bavon (litho)
8654203 Gand / Gent / Ghent: Beffroi et St Bavon (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beffroi et St Bavon. Illustration for Souvenir de Gand (np, c.1890)

Background imageFlanders Collection: Series Famous Sculptors, Flanders, Francois Duquesnoy and Artus Quellinus

Series Famous Sculptors, Flanders, Francois Duquesnoy and Artus Quellinus
7278653 Series Famous Sculptors, Flanders, Francois Duquesnoy and Artus Quellinus; Private Collection; (add.info.: Series Famous Sculptors, Flanders, Francois Duquesnoy and Artus Quellinus)

Background imageFlanders Collection: A mollebart

A mollebart
5311959 A mollebart; (add.info.: Engraving depicting mollebart, an agricultural implement formerly used in Flanders, consisting of a kind of large shovel drawn by a horse and guided by a man)

Background imageFlanders Collection: King Albert I and pilot in front of biplane in Flanders during the First World War, Belgium

King Albert I and pilot in front of biplane in Flanders during the First World War, Belgium
UIG5415708 King Albert I and pilot in front of biplane in Flanders during the First World War, Belgium; UIG

Background imageFlanders Collection: Varieties of maize, Zea mays (Zea mais). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte

Varieties of maize, Zea mays (Zea mais). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte
FLO4630100 Varieties of maize, Zea mays (Zea mais). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe




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"Flanders: A Tapestry of History, Art, and Resilience" Step into the captivating world of Flanders, where history unravels through magnificent artworks and poignant moments. From Rubens' masterpiece "The Fall of the Damned" to Bruegel's enigmatic "Dulle Griet (Mad Meg), " this region in Belgium has been a cradle for artistic brilliance. Amidst the ravages of World War I, Flanders emerged as a symbol of courage and sacrifice. The haunting image of poppy fields in 1919 serves as a reminder of the resilience that bloomed amidst devastation. Witnessing tanks rumbling through Ypres during the Battle of Menin Road evokes both awe and sorrow for those who fought valiantly on these very grounds. Yet Flanders is not just about war; it boasts an enchanting countryside too. Long Island's Flanders area is renowned for its duck farms, with "The Big Duck" standing tall as an emblematic landmark. Meanwhile, Gerardus Mercator's map "Septentrionalium Terrarum descriptio" showcases Flanders' geographical significance throughout history. Bruges, nestled within West Flanders (Vlaanderen), exudes medieval charm with its picturesque Market Square adorned by a majestic belfry backdrop. Here, Christmas markets come alive with festive cheer while Belgian Railway posters invite travelers to explore the undulating Hills of Flanders. In times when humanity prevails over adversity, even animals find solace in Noah's Ark - an allegorical painting capturing hope amid chaos by Peter Paul Rubens himself. Flemish soil witnessed more than just battles; it became a sanctuary where British soldiers rescued horses from treacherous ditches during World War I - showcasing compassion amidst turmoil.