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Restored ‘Gallery of Cornelis van der Geest’ Returns to Rubens House
8 September 2021
Following its restoration, The Gallery of Cornelis van der Geest has returned to the Rubens House in Antwerp. The original paint layer has been exposed again, revealing details that have remained hidden for many years. The wood cradle proved to be the greatest challenge for the restoration team, how
Where Rubens Laid His Head to Rest
24 August 2021
Looking for hidden and exciting places in the Low Countries, British journalist Derek Blyth stumbled upon Elewijt Castle. It was in this castle, also known as ‘Het Steen’, that baroque painter Rubens turned to landscape painting and spent the last years of his life.
Rubens House Wins European Heritage Award for Restored Portico and Garden Pavilion
14 May 2020
The 2020 European Heritage Awards/Europa Nostra Awards saw the Rubens House honoured with one of the world’s most renowned heritage prizes for the restoration of its portico and garden pavilion. The Rubens House was one of 21 heritage institutions to be recognised. The jury commended not only the
‘That’s the Problem with Rubens. He Was Just Too Big, Too Successful, Too Flamboyant’
8 October 2019
Derek Blyth takes you on micro adventures to L-Spots, hidden and exciting places in the Low Countries. This week, he lets himself be overwhelmed by the multi-talent Rubens. Or is it by his love for the human flesh?