Flanders Collection (#6)

British observers in captured observation post, 6 Jun 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
British observers in captured observation post, 6 Jun 1917. British Artillery observing officers of the Royal Artillery, in a captured German observation post near Oosttaverne Wood

The smoker, 1635-1636. Creator: Craesbeeck, Joos van (1605/06-ca1660)
The smoker, 1635-1636. Found in the Collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

The three eldest children of Charles I Stuart (1600-1649) and Henrietta Maria... 1635
The three eldest children of Charles I Stuart (1600-1649) and Henrietta Maria de Bourbon (1609-1669), 1635. Found in the Collection of the Galleria Sabauda, Torino

Equestrian portrait of Thomas Francis of Savoy (1596-1656), Prince of Carignano, 1634. Found in the Collection of the Galleria Sabauda, Torino

Portrait of Geronima Brìgnole Sale with her daughter Maria Aurelia, 1627. Creator: Dyck, Sir Anthonis van (1599-1641)
Portrait of Geronima Brignole Sale with her daughter Maria Aurelia, 1627. Found in the Collection of the Musei di Strada Nuova, Genua

Bouquet with jewels, coins and shells, 1606. Creator: Brueghel, Jan, the Younger (1601-1678)
Bouquet with jewels, coins and shells, 1606. Found in the Collection of the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, Mailand

Madonna and Child with the Animals (after Dürer), 1604. Creator: Brueghel, Jan, the Elder (1568-1625)
Madonna and Child with the Animals (after Durer), 1604. Found in the Collection of the Palazzo Doria Pamphilj, Rom

Allegory of fire, 1608-1610. Creator: Brueghel, Jan, the Younger (1601-1678)
Allegory of fire, 1608-1610. Found in the Collection of the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, Mailand

Allegory of water, 1614. Creator: Brueghel, Jan, the Younger (1601-1678)
Allegory of water, 1614. Found in the Collection of the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, Mailand

Portrait of Stefano Raggio, c.1513. Creator: Cleve, Joos van (around 1485-1540)
Portrait of Stefano Raggio, c.1513. Found in the Collection of the Galleria Nazionale di Palazzo Spinola, Genova

Equestrian portrait of Gio Carlo Doria (1576-1625), 1606. Creator: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
Equestrian portrait of Gio Carlo Doria (1576-1625), 1606. Found in the Collection of the Galleria Nazionale di Palazzo Spinola, Genova

Feed the hungry, c.1640. Creator: Wael, Cornelis, de (1592-1667)
Feed the hungry, c.1640. Found in the Collection of the Galleria Nazionale di Palazzo Spinola, Genova

Hermes Trismegistus. From De divinatione et magicis praestigiis, 1616. Creator: Bry, Johann Theodor de (1561-1623)
Hermes Trismegistus. From De divinatione et magicis praestigiis, 1616. Private Collection

Farmers pay tithes, Early 18th century. Creator: Bossche, Balthasar van den (1681-1715)
Farmers pay tithes, Early 18th century. Private Collection

Self-portrait, 1615. Creator: Bry, Johann Theodor de (1561-1623)
Self-portrait, 1615. Private Collection

Arrangement of dark and white grapes. Creator: Everbroeck, Frans van (1637/39-1676/93)
Arrangement of dark and white grapes. Private Collection

Portrait of Charles de Lorraine (1571-1640), Duke of Guise. Creator: Sustermans, Justus, Schule von
Portrait of Charles de Lorraine (1571-1640), Duke of Guise. Private Collection

The pantry, First half of the 17th century. Creator: Legi (Liegi), Giacomo (around 1600-1640/45)
The pantry, First half of the 17th century. Found in the Collection of the Galerie Canesso

Jacob's Return to Canaan. Creator: Quellinus, Erasmus, the Younger (1607-1678)
Jacob's Return to Canaan. Private Collection

Demon head, ca. 1600. Creator: Anonymous
Demon head, ca. 1600. Private Collection

Summer. Creator: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638)
Summer. Private Collection

Portrait of Ansaldo Pallavicino as a child, c.1626. Creator: Dyck, Sir Anthonis van (1599-1641)
Portrait of Ansaldo Pallavicino as a child, c.1626. Found in the Collection of the Galleria Nazionale di Palazzo Spinola, Genova

The entry of the animals into Noah's Ark, c.1610. Creator: Eynde, Catherine van den (active 1605-1629)
The entry of the animals into Noah's Ark, c.1610. Found in the Collection of the Galleria Sabauda, Torino

Armida in the battle against the Saracens, 1628-1630. Creator: Teniers, David, the Younger (1610-1690)
Armida in the battle against the Saracens, 1628-1630. Found in the Collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

Godfrey and the council listen to the demand of Armida, 1628-1630. Creator: Teniers, David, the Younger (1610-1690)
Godfrey and the council listen to the demand of Armida, 1628-1630. Found in the Collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

An Elderly Couple Spinning Wool in an Interior, 17th century. Creator: Teniers, David, the Younger (1610-1690)
An Elderly Couple Spinning Wool in an Interior, 17th century. Private Collection

A Surgical Operation, 17th century. Creator: Teniers, David, the Younger (1610-1690)
A Surgical Operation, 17th century. Found in the Collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

Joan of Arc, c. 1640. Creator: Rubens, Peter Paul, (School)
Joan of Arc, c. 1640. Found in the Collection of the North Carolina Museum of Art

Allegorical depiction of the struggle in Europe, ca 1648. Creator: Brueghel, Jan, the Younger (1601-1678)
Allegorical depiction of the struggle in Europe, ca 1648. Private Collection

Mary Magdalene Reading, c. 1520. Creator: Master of Bruges (active ca 1520)
Mary Magdalene Reading, c. 1520. Private Collection

Mary with child surrounded by angels playing music, Early16th cen.. Creator
Mary with child surrounded by angels playing music, Early16th cen.. Private Collection

Winter Solstice
Yvette Depaepe

Powerful and unwavering ...
Yvette Depaepe

Frozen Dawn Symphony
Yvette Depaepe

under the willow tree
Piet Flour

The Parable of the Good Shepherd, 1565. Creator: Philip Galle
The Parable of the Good Shepherd, 1565

The Death of the Virgin, 1574. Creator: Philip Galle
The Death of the Virgin, 1574

The Blind Leading the Blind, 1568. Creator: Bruegel (Brueghel), Pieter, the Elder (ca 1525-1569)
The Blind Leading the Blind, 1568. Found in the Collection of Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

Saint Mary Magdalene in Ecstasy, ca 1620-1625. Creator: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
Saint Mary Magdalene in Ecstasy, ca 1620-1625. Found in the Collection of Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lille

Port Authority buidling by Zaha Hadid architect at sunset in Antwerp, Belgium

Bruges old city reflecting in the water canal at sunrise, Belgium

Bruges old town reflecting in the water canal at sunset, Belgium

Belgium, Antwerp, Red Star Line Museum, museum of immigration in former shipping company building, dawn

Belgium, Antwerp, Theaterplein, Stadsschowburg theater canopy

Belgium, Bruges, Belgian Chocolates shop, chocolates

Belgium, Antwerp, Brabo Fountain and Grotemarkt, buildings, dusk

Belgium, Antwerp, Justitiepaleis, Palace of Justice law courts

Belgium, Antwerp, art-nouveau architecture, t Bootje house, detail

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"Flanders: A Tapestry of History, Art, and Resilience" Step into the captivating world of Flanders, where history unravels through magnificent artworks and poignant moments. From Rubens' masterpiece "The Fall of the Damned" to Bruegel's enigmatic "Dulle Griet (Mad Meg), " this region in Belgium has been a cradle for artistic brilliance. Amidst the ravages of World War I, Flanders emerged as a symbol of courage and sacrifice. The haunting image of poppy fields in 1919 serves as a reminder of the resilience that bloomed amidst devastation. Witnessing tanks rumbling through Ypres during the Battle of Menin Road evokes both awe and sorrow for those who fought valiantly on these very grounds. Yet Flanders is not just about war; it boasts an enchanting countryside too. Long Island's Flanders area is renowned for its duck farms, with "The Big Duck" standing tall as an emblematic landmark. Meanwhile, Gerardus Mercator's map "Septentrionalium Terrarum descriptio" showcases Flanders' geographical significance throughout history. Bruges, nestled within West Flanders (Vlaanderen), exudes medieval charm with its picturesque Market Square adorned by a majestic belfry backdrop. Here, Christmas markets come alive with festive cheer while Belgian Railway posters invite travelers to explore the undulating Hills of Flanders. In times when humanity prevails over adversity, even animals find solace in Noah's Ark - an allegorical painting capturing hope amid chaos by Peter Paul Rubens himself. Flemish soil witnessed more than just battles; it became a sanctuary where British soldiers rescued horses from treacherous ditches during World War I - showcasing compassion amidst turmoil.