BRUSSELS, Belgium — An ornate pediment adorns the Brussels Stock Exchange building, exemplifying the elaborate architectural decoration of the 1868-1873 construction period. This sculptural element combines Neo-Renaissance and Second Empire styles, featuring work by renowned artists including the Jacquet brothers, Guillaume de Groot, Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, and Auguste Rodin. The pediment demonstrates the sophisticated architectural ornamentation of Belgium's 19th-century public buildings.
Photograph by David Coleman. The decorative pediment of the Brussels Stock Exchange (Bourse de Bruxelles in French, Beursgebouw in Dutch) showcases the artistic achievement of 19th-century Belgian architecture. Created between 1868 and 1873, this architectural element exemplifies the period's synthesis of Neo-Renaissance and Second Empire styles. The sculptural program includes work by several prominent artists of the era: the Jacquet brothers (Jacques and Joseph), Guillaume de Groot, French sculptor Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, and his assistant Auguste Rodin, who would later achieve worldwide recognition. The pediment's elaborate decoration reflects the economic prominence of Brussels during the later 19th century, with allegorical figures and ornamental details expressing themes of commerce, industry, and prosperity. This architectural feature represents both the artistic sophistication and economic confidence of Belgium during its industrial golden age.
Size: 6706px × 4476px
Location: Bourse (Brussels Stock Exchange), Arrondissement Brussel-Hoofdstad, Brussels Capital Region, Belgium
Photo credit: © David Coleman | Have Camera Will Travel / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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