BRUSSELS, Belgium — The Museum of the City of Brussels displays its collection of historical paintings and etchings documenting the city's evolution. These artworks, housed in the Maison du Roi, represent various periods of Brussels' visual artistic tradition. The collection combines paintings and prints that illustrate the city's historical development and cultural heritage.


Photograph by David Coleman. The Museum of the City of Brussels (Musée de la Ville de Bruxelles) presents a significant collection of paintings and etchings that chronicle the city's history through visual arts. Located in the historic Maison du Roi on Grand Place, these artworks provide valuable documentation of Brussels' architectural, social, and cultural development across different historical periods. The collection includes works by various Belgian artists who captured Brussels' changing urban landscape, social life, and significant historical events. The paintings and etchings offer detailed visual records of the city's evolution, from medieval times through various periods of urban development. These artistic works serve both as historical documents and examples of Brussels' artistic traditions, demonstrating different styles, techniques, and artistic perspectives over time. The collection forms an essential part of the museum's mission to preserve and present Brussels' cultural heritage through diverse visual media.


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Location: Museum of the City of Brussels, Arrondissement Brussel-Hoofdstad, Brussels Capital Region, Belgium
Photo credit: © David Coleman | Have Camera Will Travel / Alamy / Afripics
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