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Rubens

He was capable of everything and knew everything. He was a brilliant and versatile artist, run a large studio, spoke several languages, collected art, designed his own home, travelled around Europe as a diplomat and was interested in science. Rubens was well-versed in almost everything.

About Rubens

He was capable of everything and knew everything. He was a brilliant and versatile artist, run a large studio, spoke several languages, collected art, designed his own home, travelled around Europe as a diplomat and was interested in science. Rubens was well-versed in almost everything.

Anthony van Dyck

The Head of the Apostle Matthew

Adam de Coster

A man holding a glass of wine and a youth, by candlelight

Frans Floris

Study of a Head of a Bearded Man

Daniƫl Seghers

Still-life of a vase of flowers

Restoration of portico and garden pavilion completed

The imposing portico and garden pavilion at the Rubens House can now be viewed again by the public. After a year and a half, their restoration is complete. Rubens designed both features himself, making them rare evidence of Rubens as an architect.

Anthony van Dyck

Christ and Six Apostles, (Fragment of The Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes)