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Antwerp Collection

Background imageAntwerp Collection: View of the Steen with the port, Antwerp, Belgium

View of the Steen with the port, Antwerp, Belgium. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum (Theatre of the World) by Abraham Or

Theatrum Orbis Terrarum (Theatre of the World) by Abraham Or
Theatrum Orbis Terrarum (Theatre of the World). Is considered to be the first true modern atlas. Written by Abraham Ortelius and originally printed on May 20, 1570, in Antwerp. World Map

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Armless painter Charles Felu

Armless painter Charles Felu
Belgian painter Charles Francois Felu (1830-1900), born without arms. He was taught at an early age by his mother to draw and paint with his feet. Shown here painting in Antwerp Gallery. Date: C.1895

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Antwerp Exhibition 1930

Antwerp Exhibition 1930
Workmen putting the finishing touches to the British Pavilion at the Antwerp Exhibition, Belgium. On the right is a copy of the Schneider Cup aeroplane. Date: 1930

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Map of Germany and current Netherlands. Theatrum Orbis Terra

Map of Germany and current Netherlands. Theatrum Orbis Terrarum by Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598). First Edition. Antwerp, 1574. Library of Catalonia. Barcelona. Spain

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Royal Exchange (Original

Royal Exchange (Original
Inspired by the bourse at Antwerp, Thomas Gresham built the first Royal Exchange at Cornhill, City of London; it was destroyed in the Fire of London, 1666

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Belgium / Antwerp C1700

Belgium / Antwerp C1700
Antwerp: distant view

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Antwerp Exhibition

Antwerp Exhibition
A selection of handmade laces are shown by a local manufacturer at the Antwerp Exhibition, (Exposition Internationale Coloniale), Belgium

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Antwerp, Belgium - 81 Place de Meir - Ganterie (Glove Shop)

Antwerp, Belgium - 81 Place de Meir - Ganterie (Glove Shop)
Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium - 81 Place de Meir - Maison van Steenkiste Ganterie (Glove Shop) - the royal crest signifies they had some VERY high-end clients! Date: circa 1909

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Belgian refugees on the road to Antwerp during WW1

Belgian refugees on the road to Antwerp during WW1 Date: circa 1916

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Antwerp Cathedral, Belgium

Antwerp Cathedral, Belgium

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Antwerp, belgium

Antwerp, belgium

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Antwerp Cathedral Belgium pre-1900

Antwerp Cathedral Belgium pre-1900

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Antwerp Cathedral Belgium early 1900s

Antwerp Cathedral Belgium early 1900s

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Belgium Antwerp - Belgian refugees during WW1

Belgium Antwerp - Belgian refugees during WW1

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Belgium refugees in Antwerp during WW1

Belgium refugees in Antwerp during WW1

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Bomb damage, Antwerp, Belgium, First World War

Bomb damage, Antwerp, Belgium, First World War

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Bomb damage, Antwerp, Belgium in WW1

Bomb damage, Antwerp, Belgium in WW1

Background imageAntwerp Collection: A Military hospital in Antwerp, Belgium during WW1

A Military hospital in Antwerp, Belgium during WW1

Background imageAntwerp Collection: British miltary hospital in Antwerp during WW1

British miltary hospital in Antwerp during WW1

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Cabinet. Antwerp (?). circa 1650. Detail

Cabinet. Antwerp (?). circa 1650. Detail. The paintings that decore the cabinet offers a Calvinist vision of concept of Love and Beauty, through a moralizing interpretation of Metamorphosis of Ovid

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Le Statuaire Julien Dillens

Le Statuaire Julien Dillens
A portrait sculpture bust of Belgian sculptor Julien Dillens, who was born in Antwerp, educated at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of Brussels. Date: circa 1921

Background imageAntwerp 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 imageAntwerp Collection: Picturesque Architecture

Picturesque Architecture
Artwork from Picturesque Architecture in Paris, Ghent, Antwerp, Rouen, etc. Showing men carrying luggage through the town. Date: circa 1929

Background imageAntwerp Collection: The British paddle-steamer arrives in the harbour of Antwerp after crossing the Channel

The British paddle-steamer arrives in the harbour of Antwerp after crossing the Channel. Date: circa 1845

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Anvers, Antwerp, Belgium, the city from the river

Anvers, Antwerp, Belgium, the city from the river
Vintage 19th century photograph: Anvers, Antwerp, Belgium, view of the city from the river

Background imageAntwerp Collection: House of 14th century, Anvers, Antwerp, Belgium

House of 14th century, Anvers, Antwerp, Belgium
Vintage 19th century photograph: wooden house from the 14th century, Anvers, Antwerp, Belgium

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Edmond Van Hove

Edmond Van Hove
Edmond Theodor Van Hove (1851-1913). A Belgian painter who lived in Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Bathers in swimming basin pool Antwerp Anvers Belgium

Bathers in swimming basin pool Antwerp Anvers Belgium
Vintage late 19th century photograph - bathers in a swimming basin pool Antwerp Anvers Belgium

Background imageAntwerp Collection: View of the cathedral, Antwerp Anvers, Belgium

View of the cathedral, Antwerp Anvers, Belgium. Vintage 19th century photograph

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Anvers Antwerp Belgium - Hotel de Ville view river Schelt

Anvers Antwerp Belgium - Hotel de Ville view river Schelt
Vintage 19th century photograph: Anvers Antwerp Belgium - Hotel de Ville and view towards the river Schelt

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Belgium Antwerp Anvers - Place Verte et la Statue Rubene

Belgium Antwerp Anvers - Place Verte et la Statue Rubene
Vintage 19th century photograph: Belgium Antwerp Anvers city centre - Place Verte et la Statue Rubene

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Otto van Veen, Antwerp painter

Otto van Veen, Antwerp painter
Otto van Veen, Otto Venius or Octavius Vaenius, Antwerp painter, 1556-1629. Lithograph after a drawing by HVH from Portraits of the most celebrated painters of all the schools, Ackermann, London, 1827

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Gerhard Douw or Gerrit Dou, Dutch artist

Gerhard Douw or Gerrit Dou, Dutch artist of the Golden Age, 1613 - 1675. From a picture in the Stafford collection. Lithograph after a drawing by HVH from Portraits of the most celebrated painters of

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Advert, Elixir de Kempenaar, with view of London Bridge

Advert, Elixir de Kempenaar, with view of London Bridge
Advert, Elixir de Kempenaar (a digestive liqueur from Antwerp, Belgium), with a view of London Bridge. circa 1900

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Advert, Nippon Yusen Kaisha, Japan Mail Steamship Co Ltd

Advert, Nippon Yusen Kaisha, Japan Mail Steamship Co Ltd
Advert for NYK, Nippon Yusen Kaisha, Japan Mail Steamship Co Ltd, Passenger Line. 1905

Background imageAntwerp Collection: WW1 - The Naval Division on their way to Antwerp - 1914

WW1 - The Naval Division on their way to Antwerp - 1914. The Division consisted of one marine and two naval brigades - a total of 10, 500 men. 1914

Background imageAntwerp Collection: WW1 - The Exodus from Antwerp, Belgium over bridge of barges

WW1 - The Exodus from Antwerp, Belgium over bridge of barges
WW1 - The Exodus of the inhabitants of Antwerp, Belgium over a bridge of barges across the River Scheldt. 1914

Background imageAntwerp Collection: WW1 - The Exodus from Antwerp, Belgium by boat

WW1 - The Exodus from Antwerp, Belgium by boat
WW1 - The Exodus of inhabitants of Antwerp, Belgium by boat down the River Scheldt. 1914

Background imageAntwerp Collection: WW1 - British Marines in the Trenches - Defence of Antwerp

WW1 - British Marines in the Trenches - Defence of Antwerp. 1914

Background imageAntwerp Collection: British naval division troops defending Antwerp - 1914

British naval division troops defending Antwerp - 1914
British naval division troops going to take up their positions in the trenches in preparation of attack - Antwerp - September, 1914. 1914

Background imageAntwerp Collection: The courtyard of Thomas Greshams Royal Exchange, modelled on the bourse at Antwerp

The courtyard of Thomas Greshams Royal Exchange, modelled on the bourse at Antwerp : sadly, it will be destroyed in the Great Fire of 1666

Background imageAntwerp Collection: OLYMPICS / 1920 / OPENING C

OLYMPICS / 1920 / OPENING C
Opening ceremony Date: 14 August 1920

Background imageAntwerp Collection: PICNIC WITH OX TONGUES

PICNIC WITH OX TONGUES
Four picnickers enjoy Poulton & Noels Belgravian Rolled Ox Tongues, winners of Gold Medals at London and Antwerp Date: 1895

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Photograph of Antwerp Arms, Tottenham, London

Photograph of Antwerp Arms, Tottenham, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Map of Central and South America. Theatrum Orbis Terrarum by

Map of Central and South America. Theatrum Orbis Terrarum by Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598). First Edition. Antwerp, 1574

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Double keyboard spinnet or virginal by Hans

Double keyboard spinnet or virginal by Hans Ruckers, circa 1580.. Chromolithograph from an illustration by William Gibb from A.J

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Photograph of Antwerp Hotel, Deal, Kent

Photograph of Antwerp Hotel, Deal, Kent. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1950

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Belgium - Antwerp (Anvers) - Grand Place with Fontaine Brabo

Belgium - Antwerp (Anvers) - Grand Place with Fontaine Brabo
Belgium - Antwerp (Anvers) - Fontaine Brabo in the Grand Place with the Maisons des Corporations. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Portraits of Rogier Le Witer, Catharina Behaghel and Magdale

Portraits of Rogier Le Witer, Catharina Behaghel and Magdale
Jacob Jordaens (1593-1678). Flemish painter. Portraits of Rogier Le Witer, Catharina Behaghel and Magdalene de Cuyper, c. 1635-1636. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Map of Portugal. Theatrum Orbis Terrarum by Abraham Ortelius

Map of Portugal. Theatrum Orbis Terrarum by Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598). First Edition. Antwerp, 1574. Library of Catalonia. Spain

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum by Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598)

Theatrum Orbis Terrarum by Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598)
Map of America. Theatrum Orbis Terrarum by Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598). First Edition. Antwerp, 1574

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Outdoor banquet by Sebastiaen Vrancx (1573-1647)

Outdoor banquet by Sebastiaen Vrancx (1573-1647)
Sebastiaen Vrancx (1573-1647). Flemish painter. Outdoor banquet. Museum of Fine Arts. Budapest. Hungary

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Eighty Years War (1568-1648). Sack of Antwerp (4 November 1

Eighty Years War (1568-1648). Sack of Antwerp (4 November 1576) by Spanish tercios during the reign of Philip II of Spain. Facsimile of a copper engraving of F. Hogenberg. Colored

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Belgica Expedition - Port of Antwerp, Belgium

Belgica Expedition - Port of Antwerp, Belgium
The Belgica expedition which gathered many geological samples. The Belgica in Antwerp (Anvers), Belgium. Date: 1897-98

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Maison des Brasseurs, Anvers (Antwerp), Belgium

Maison des Brasseurs, Anvers (Antwerp), Belgium
Great Hall of the Maison Hydraulique or Maison des Brasseurs (Brewers House), Anvers (Antwerp), Belgium, dating back to the 16th century. Date: circa 1910

Background imageAntwerp Collection: The Fine Art Academy, Antwerp

The Fine Art Academy, Antwerp (1890). O Brien, Dermod 1865-1945. Date: 1890

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Antwerp, Belgium (Anvers) - The Het Steen Medieval Fortress

Antwerp, Belgium (Anvers) - The Het Steen Medieval Fortress Date: circa 1908

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Antwerp, Belgium - Well by Quentin Matsys

Antwerp, Belgium - Well by Quentin Matsys
A well with a wrought iron covereing which (legend has it) was designed by one of Antwerps most famous sons, the painter Quentin Matsys (14661529)

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Antonello da Messina. Crucifixion. 1475. At his

Antonello da Messina. Crucifixion. 1475. At his feet, the Virgin and Saint John the Evangelist. Renaissance art. Quattrocento. Oil on wood. BELGIUM. Antwerp. Royal Museum of Fine Arts

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Princess Astrid of Sweden arrives in Belgium

Princess Astrid of Sweden arrives in Belgium
Belgiums future Queen arrives in her new homeland, waving to her bridegroom from the deck of the Fylgia at Antwerp. The civil marriage of Princess Astrid of Sweden to the Crown Prince Leopold

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Two Horses on the Quay - Port of Antwerp, Belgium

Two Horses on the Quay - Port of Antwerp, Belgium
Two Horses on the Quay - Port of Antwerp (Anvers), Flanders, Belgium. Date: circa 1909

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Water protection of Antwept 1914

Water protection of Antwept 1914
German artillery becoming bogged in flooded meadows in Antwerp. Wading through water up to their waist with ditches and uneven ground made it impossible to attempt to cross some of these swampted

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Archduke Matthias leaving the Netherlands

Archduke Matthias leaving the Netherlands
Departure of Archduke Matthias (1557-1619) from the Netherlands, on 29 October 1581, showing him and his entourage boarding their ships at Antwerp on their return home to Austria

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Mechelen, Belgium - Town Hall and Ancient Cloth Hall

Mechelen, Belgium - Town Hall and Ancient Cloth Hall
The Town Hall and Ancient Cloth Hall in Mechelen, Province of Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium. circa 1950s

Background imageAntwerp 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 imageAntwerp Collection: Benito Arias Montano (1527-1598). Spanish orientalist and ed

Benito Arias Montano (1527-1598). Spanish orientalist and editor of the Antwerp Polyglot. Engraving. Portrait. Colored

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Vendor with dog cart, Antwerp, Belgium

Vendor with dog cart, Antwerp, Belgium. Date: 1889

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Exhibition souvenir postcard, Old Antwerp, Belgium

Exhibition souvenir postcard, Old Antwerp, Belgium, showing the exhibition building, the chapel, the hospice, the theatre and the entrance to the old part of the city. Date: 1894

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Jacob Liesvelt (1490-1545). Antwerp printer. Known for editi

Jacob Liesvelt (1490-1545). Antwerp printer. Known for editing in 1526 the first Bible in Dutch. Catharijneconvent Museum. Utrecht. Netherlands

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Salzburg and surroundings. Theatrum Orbis Terrarum by Abraha

Salzburg and surroundings. Theatrum Orbis Terrarum by Abraha
View of Salzburg and surroundings. Theatrum Orbis Terrarum by Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598). First Edition. Antwerp, 1574. Library of Catalonia. Barcelona. Spain

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Map of the Kingdom of Naples. Theatrum Orbis Terrarum by Abr

Map of the Kingdom of Naples. Theatrum Orbis Terrarum by Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598). First Edition. Antwerp, 1574. Library of Catalonia. Barcelona. Spain

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Map of the Iberian Peninsula. Theatrum Orbis Terrarum by Abr

Map of the Iberian Peninsula. Theatrum Orbis Terrarum by Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598). First Edition. Antwerp, 1574

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Map of African Continent. Theatrum Orbis Terrarum by Abraham

Map of African Continent. Theatrum Orbis Terrarum by Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598). First Edition. Antwerp, 1574. Library of Catalonia. Spain

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Map of American Continent. Theatrum Orbis Terrarum by Abraha

Map of American Continent. Theatrum Orbis Terrarum by Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598). First Edition. Antwerp, 1574

Background imageAntwerp Collection: St. Peter finding the tribute money or The Ferry Boat to Ant

St. Peter finding the tribute money or The Ferry Boat to Ant
Jacob Jordaens (1593-1678). Flemish painter. St. Peter finding the tribute money or The Ferry Boat to Antwerp, 1623. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Matthaeus Yrsselius (1541-1629), Abbot of Sint-Michiels Abb

Matthaeus Yrsselius (1541-1629), Abbot of Sint-Michiels Abb
Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640). Flemish painter. Matthaeus Yrsselius (1541-1629), Abbot of Sint-Michiels Abbey in Antwerp, c.1624. National Museum of Art. Copenhagen. Denmark

Background imageAntwerp Collection: See-saw in the garden

See-saw in the garden
Eight men are around a wooden structure, probably some sort of see-saw. The man on the right of the see-saw has fallen off and the man on the left has landed heavily on the ground as a result

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Photograph of a Belgian ex-patient

Photograph of a Belgian ex-patient
Photograph of a Belgian soldier holding a copy of the newspaper Het Vaderland. Below the photograph is written Artieme Mettrie, Arme頂 elge, Guerre 14-15-1916

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Studio photograph of Artieme Mettrie

Studio photograph of Artieme Mettrie
A studio photograph of Artieme Mettrie. On the reverse is written Souvenir de l yser 24-12-17 avec mes meilleurs amitiez Artieme Mettrie. The card has been stamped by a military censor

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Belgian soldiers larks at Quex Park

Belgian soldiers larks at Quex Park
Seven men are larking about with a large bath chair or basket. One man is underneath it, two others are sitting on top or behind it, others are standing around. They are all very amused

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Wybrand De Gheest

Wybrand De Gheest
WYBRAND DE GHEEST Flemish artist from Antwerp, known as De Friesche Adelaar (the Frisian eagle) known for his historical paintings. Date: 1591? - 1643

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Egmont De Schorel

Egmont De Schorel
P J F EGMONT DE SCHUREL Flemish statesman from Antwerp Date: 1748 - 1805

Background imageAntwerp Collection: Paulus Du Pont

Paulus Du Pont
PAULUS DU PONT Flemish engraver from Antwerp, working with Rubens and Van Dyck among others. Date: 1603 - 1658



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