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Malines Collection

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Background imageMalines Collection: Cloth and lace market Malines / Mechelen Belgium

Cloth and lace market Malines / Mechelen Belgium probably 1920s

Background imageMalines Collection: Vieille Maison A Malines

Vieille Maison A Malines
An architectural engraving of an old house in Mechelen, a city in Belgium. The front face has some repetitive ornate designs above each series of windows. Date: circa 1916

Background imageMalines Collection: The Grande Place and Cathedral Malines

The Grande Place and Cathedral Malines
An etching which shows St. Rumbold's Cathedral towering in the background in the city of Mechelen, (Malines) Belgium. The foreground shows the Grote Markt, or Grand Place, a central square

Background imageMalines Collection: Malines, Bailles de Fer

Malines, Bailles de Fer
This highly detailed artwork shows the Bailles de Fer a market square in Mechelen, Belgium, given its name from the wrought iron balustrades that protected the old canal

Background imageMalines Collection: Outside Malines

Outside Malines
A painting of a horse and cart, with nearby workmen in a trench outside Malines, (Mechelen), a city in Antwerp, Belgium. A large ecclesiastical building stands amongst the houses

Background imageMalines Collection: Mechelen: cathedral of St Rombaux Date: 1915

Mechelen: cathedral of St Rombaux Date: 1915

Background imageMalines Collection: The Great Goth, 1914 (engraving)

The Great Goth, 1914 (engraving)
2639688 The Great Goth, 1914 (engraving) by Raven-Hill, Leonard (1867-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Satirically subtitled Design for a stained-glass window in a Neo-Gothic cathedral at)

Background imageMalines Collection: Anciennes maisons a Malines (engraving)

Anciennes maisons a Malines (engraving)
3645397 Anciennes maisons a Malines (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anciennes maisons a Malines. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1866)

Background imageMalines Collection: Malines Cathedral damaged by German shell, WW1

Malines Cathedral damaged by German shell, WW1
Malines (Mechelen) Cathedral, Belgium, damaged by German shell fire, 3 September 1914, at the start of the First World War. 1914

Background imageMalines Collection: The Archbishop visiting the goldsmiths of Mechelen (Malines), 17th Century (chromolitho)

The Archbishop visiting the goldsmiths of Mechelen (Malines), 17th Century (chromolitho)
2782507 The Archbishop visiting the goldsmiths of Mechelen (Malines), 17th Century (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMalines Collection: St Rombault Church, at Malines (engraving)

St Rombault Church, at Malines (engraving)
5221342 St Rombault Church, at Malines (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Rombault Church, at Malines)

Background imageMalines Collection: Her Majestys Belgian Excursion (engraving)

Her Majestys Belgian Excursion (engraving)
1100770 Her Majestys Belgian Excursion (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Her Majestys Belgian Excursion)

Background imageMalines Collection: Station de Malines, Epreuve instantanee au passage d un train au soleil couchant

Station de Malines, Epreuve instantanee au passage d un train au soleil couchant, 1854-56

Background imageMalines Collection: The Church of St. Rembauld, Mechlin, mid-late 19th century. Creator: John Henry Le Keux

The Church of St. Rembauld, Mechlin, mid-late 19th century. Creator: John Henry Le Keux
The Church of St. Rembauld, Mechlin, mid-late 19th century. View of St Rumbolds Cathedral in Mechelen, Belgium. [Saunders & Otley]

Background imageMalines Collection: First railway to circulate on the European continent, inauguration of the line

First railway to circulate on the European continent, inauguration of the line from Brussels to Malines in 1835, engraving from 1855

Background imageMalines Collection: Malines, c1820 (1915). Artist: Samuel Prout

Malines, c1820 (1915). Artist: Samuel Prout
Malines, c1820 (1915). St. Rumbolds Gothic Cathedral, the Belgian metropolitan archiepiscopal cathedral in Mechelen. From Sketches by Samuel Prout, edited by Charles Holme

Background imageMalines Collection: Brussels Gate, Mechlen, 1850. Artist: Shury & Son

Brussels Gate, Mechlen, 1850. Artist: Shury & Son
Brussels Gate, Mechlen, 1850. From The Continental Tourist, Belgium and Nassau (and Pictorial Companion). [Parry and Co, London, 1850]

Background imageMalines Collection: Malines (Mechelen) Cathedral, Antwerp, Belgium, 19th century. Artist: JJ Crew

Malines (Mechelen) Cathedral, Antwerp, Belgium, 19th century. Artist: JJ Crew
Malines (Mechelen) Cathedral, Antwerp, Belgium, 19th century

Background imageMalines Collection: View in Mechelen, Belgium, 1900

View in Mechelen, Belgium, 1900. The market, with St Rumbolds Cathedral in the background. Illustration from The life and times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, (1900)

Background imageMalines Collection: View Church Our Lady Hanswijk Mechelen Malines

View Church Our Lady Hanswijk Mechelen Malines
A View of the Church of Our Lady of Hanswijk, Mechelen (Malines), Belgium; Thomas Shotter Boys (British, 1803 - 1874); probably Belgium; 1831; Watercolor over pencil; 26 x 36.8 cm (10 1, 4 x 14 1)

Background imageMalines Collection: Picture Celebrating The First Train From Brussels To Mechlin In 1835

Picture Celebrating The First Train From Brussels To Mechlin In 1835. It Was The First Railway In Continental Europe. After A Watercolour By A. Heins. From Cortege Historique Des Moyens De Transport

Background imageMalines Collection: Jacques Boonen

Jacques Boonen
JACQUES BOONEN Archbishop of Mechelen (Malines), Belgium. Date: 1573 - 1655

Background imageMalines Collection: Devils House (Duivelshuis), Malines (Mechelen), Belgium

Devils House (Duivelshuis), Malines (Mechelen), Belgium
Devils House (Duivelshuis, or Prodigal Son), a wooden gothic building in Malines (Mechelen), Belgium, dating back to the 16th century. The name comes from Biblical scenes carved above the door

Background imageMalines Collection: Grand Square and St Rumbolds Cathedral, Mechelen

Grand Square and St Rumbolds Cathedral, Mechelen
Saint Rumbolds Cathedral, located on the western side of the Grand Square, Mechelen (Malines) in the province of Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium. circa 1910s

Background imageMalines Collection: Pieter Francois

Pieter Francois
PIETER (Pierre) FRANCOIS (Franchoys) Flemish artist from Malines Date: 1606 - 1654

Background imageMalines Collection: Lucas Francois, Artist

Lucas Francois, Artist
LUCAS FRANCOIS Flemish artist from Malines, noted for portraits etc. Date: 1547 - 1643

Background imageMalines Collection: Lucas Faidherbe

Lucas Faidherbe
LUCAS FAIDHERBE Flemish sculptor and architect of Malines, pupil of Rubens, at the age of 44. The carving hes leaning on is doubtless his handiwork. Date: 17TH CENTURY

Background imageMalines Collection: St Rumbolds Cathedral, Mechelen (Malines), Belgium

St Rumbolds Cathedral, Mechelen (Malines), Belgium
St Rumbolds Cathedral, located on the western side of the Grand Square, Mechelen (Malines) in the province of Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageMalines Collection: House of the Salmon, Malines (Mechelen), Belgium

House of the Salmon, Malines (Mechelen), Belgium
House of the Salmon (originally the Fishermens Guild) in Malines (Mechelen), Belgium, dating back to the 16th century (detail showing a large fish above the door). Date: circa 1910

Background imageMalines Collection: Wooden house, Malines (Mechelen), Belgium

Wooden house, Malines (Mechelen), Belgium
Wooden house (ground floor detail) in Malines (Mechelen), Belgium, dating back to the 16th century. Date: circa 1910

Background imageMalines Collection: Fishermens Guild, Malines (Mechelen), Belgium

Fishermens Guild, Malines (Mechelen), Belgium
House of the Fishermens Guild (detail) in Malines (Mechelen), Belgium, dating back to the 16th century. Date: circa 1910

Background imageMalines Collection: Margaret of Austrias Palace, Malines (Mechelen), Belgium

Margaret of Austrias Palace, Malines (Mechelen), Belgium
Margaret of Austrias Palace (Hof van Savoye), designed by Rombout Keldermans, Malines (Mechelen), Belgium, dating back to the 16th century

Background imageMalines Collection: Rombout Keldermans House, Malines (Mechelen), Belgium

Rombout Keldermans House, Malines (Mechelen), Belgium
Large house built for Rombout Keldermans, Malines (Mechelen), Belgium, dating back to the 16th century. Keldermans (1460-1531) was the city architect of Mechelen, and court architect to Charles V

Background imageMalines Collection: Town Hall, Malines (Mechelen), Belgium

Town Hall, Malines (Mechelen), Belgium, dating back to the 14th century. Date: circa 1910

Background imageMalines Collection: Cartoon, The Glad Hand, WW1

Cartoon, The Glad Hand, WW1
Cartoon, The Glad Hand -- Brother Jonathan (representing the USA) tells Kaiser Wilhelm to wash his hand first, before shaking it

Background imageMalines Collection: Belgian troops defending Antwerp, WW1

Belgian troops defending Antwerp, WW1
Three scenes showing Belgian troops defending Antwerp in the early days of the First World War. Top: soldiers preparing to fire from a railway engine near Malines

Background imageMalines Collection: Street scene in Berlin, Germany

Street scene in Berlin, Germany, at the end of the Second World War, with soldiers and children. A sign reads: This Axis has been laid from El Alamein to Berlin via Africa, Italy, France, Belgium

Background imageMalines Collection: Spanish Pillagers

Spanish Pillagers
In reprisal for continued resistance, Spanish troops pillage the town of Mecheln (Malines). Date: 1 October 1572

Background imageMalines Collection: Engelbert Sterckx

Engelbert Sterckx
ENGELBERT STERCKX Belgian churchman, cardinal, archbishop of Malines, primate of Belgium. Date: 1792 - 1867

Background imageMalines Collection: Map of Brabant, 1706 (engraving)

Map of Brabant, 1706 (engraving)
XOS3058073 Map of Brabant, 1706 (engraving) by Flemish School, (18th century); 43.2x56.8 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info)

Background imageMalines Collection: WWI: MALINES CATHEDRAL. Altar of Malines Cathedral wrecked by German shells. Stereograph

WWI: MALINES CATHEDRAL. Altar of Malines Cathedral wrecked by German shells. Stereograph, c1915

Background imageMalines Collection: Belgian Infantry in action at Malines - WWI

Belgian Infantry in action at Malines - WWI
Belgian Infantry in action at Malines (Mechelen / Mechlin) on 25th August 1914 during the first week of the conflict during WWI. Date: 1914

Background imageMalines Collection: Mechelen: cathedral of St Rombaux - Main Altar

Mechelen: cathedral of St Rombaux - Main Altar
Mechelen (Malines), Belgium - Main Altar at the Cathedral of St Rombaux Date: circa 1909

Background imageMalines Collection: Mechelen, Belgium - The Museum

Mechelen, Belgium - The Museum Date: circa 1909

Background imageMalines Collection: Wounded man in street, Malines, Belgium, WW1

Wounded man in street, Malines, Belgium, WW1
Tending a wounded man in the street at Malines, Belgium, during the retreat to Antwerp, First World War. He is carried by soldiers, under the supervision of a nurse. Date: 1 September 1914

Background imageMalines Collection: Mechelen: cathedral of St Rombaux

Mechelen: cathedral of St Rombaux
Mechelen (Malines), Belgium - The Nave of the Cathedral of St Rombaux Date: circa 1909




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"Discover the enchanting world of Malines: a city steeped in history and beauty. Explore the Cloth and Lace Market, where vibrant textiles and delicate lace creations come to life. Immerse yourself in the charm of Vieille Maison A Malines, with its timeless architecture that whispers tales of bygone eras. Marvel at the awe-inspiring Grande Place and Cathedral Malines, standing tall as symbols of this captivating city. Step into Bailles de Fer, an intriguing neighborhood that holds secrets waiting to be unraveled. Venture outside Malines to uncover hidden gems nestled amidst picturesque landscapes. Transport yourself back in time with Mechelen's magnificent cathedral of St Rombaux, a testament to architectural brilliance dating back to 1915. Lose yourself in the bustling atmosphere of the Cloth and Lace Market, where creativity flourishes. Unleash your curiosity at Devil's House (Duivelshuis), an enigmatic structure shrouded in mystery within Malines (Mechelen). Let The Great Goth engraving from 1914 transport you into a world filled with artistic wonders. Experience Anciennes maisons a Malines through an enchanting engraving that captures the essence of historical dwellings frozen in time. Witness the resilience Cathedral as it bears scars from German shell damage during World War I. Travel back centuries as you witness The Archbishop visiting goldsmiths in Mechelen (Malines) through a mesmerizing chromolitho from the 17th century. Allow yourself to be captivated by this extraordinary city that seamlessly blends tradition with modernity. "