Library collection
The library collection is a colourful collection of publications, documentation, digital resources and art history archives. About, by or linked to Rubens and contemporaries: you will find it in this unique collection.
The new library on Hopland 13 will be open from 30 August 2024.
![Publications](https://assets.rubenshuis.be/styles/square/public/2024-04/ans_brys_20181216_K4A7965.jpg?VersionId=sYk1eUXFihcxBAKw7t3FkxQt2NivCdks&h=428906ca&itok=nhYxJAQl)
Publications
Artist monographs, exhibition catalogues, articles, journals ...
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Old prints
Unique prints from the 16th-18th centuries
![Archives](https://assets.rubenshuis.be/styles/square/public/2024-04/ans_brys_20181216_K4A7601.jpg?VersionId=S9tkShgdx69VNlInMQgf.mH7VxkGBZiw&h=80d7ee20&itok=blvl0KiL)
Archives
Art historical research archives
![Artwork documentation](https://assets.rubenshuis.be/styles/square/public/2024-04/ans_brys_20181216_K4A7568.jpg?VersionId=UxwaxfXAbTF7Gmna74xRoaYtswXhZ67O&h=cc13102b&itok=tQA62SMM)
Artwork documentation
Thousands of documentation folders arranged by artist
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Rubens Documentation
70 linear metres on the oeuvre of Rubens
![Auction catalogues](https://assets.rubenshuis.be/styles/square/public/2024-04/ans_brys_20181216_K4A7627.jpg?VersionId=QaG45CeDVQajrRf1l9JPOBQ7ZenCWmYP&h=f4b0f559&itok=BbIKQ-if)
Auction catalogues
28,000 catalogues, a time travel through the bustling art market
![Digital artwork documentation](https://assets.rubenshuis.be/styles/square/public/2024-04/ans_brys_20181216_K4A8047.jpg?VersionId=aYYHphsCwGVaitWZ1BXFUoT8UlxoIASl&itok=NtJtQVx6)
Digital artwork documentation
Online artwork descriptions in RKD Research
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New acquisitions
What’s new? Find out what new publications may be interesting to deepen your research.