Art collection

Browse the Rubenshuis's extraordinary art collection. A collection consisting of works by Rubens himself and his famous contemporaries, such as Anthony van Dyck and Jacob Jordaens. You can also find art and utensils that perfectly complement Rubens's interior.

Explore the entire art collection

The Rubenshuis's art collection comprises more than 2,500 objects. From paintings and sculptures to tapestries and contemporary utensils. 

Willem van Haecht, The art room of Cornelis van der Geest, 1628, City of Antwerp Collection, Rubenshuis, public domain

Looted art in the collection

The current art collection mainly consists of donations, bequests and acquisitions. However, some works ended up in the collection for completely different reasons.

Unknown artist, Portrait of a Man, 17th century, Flemish Community Collection, permanently housed at the Rubenshuis, public domain

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