Drafts From Rubens to Khnopff
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How is a work of art created ? This is the question that the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium seek to answer with an exhibition devoted to sketching. At its heart is the creative gesture, presented here in all its forms.
TICKETS
Discover a fascinating journey through a hundred artworks, immersing visitors in the intimacy of artistic creation. Step into the studio and try to grasp the very essence of the artwork, from the first idea sketched on a blank sheet, a wooden panel, or a piece of cardboard. This immersive experience promises enriching discoveries, offering a new perspective on the behind-the-scenes of creations by iconic artists such as Rogier van der Weyden, Rembrandt, Rubens, Magritte, and many others.
The exhibition unfolds across time, from the 15th to the 19th century, with a foray into the 20th century. Each stage holds surprises: admire a sketch on canvas by Jacques Jordaens, a model by Alexander Calder, a watercolor by Anne Bonnet, or an oil painting by Delacroix. Preparatory drawings by Rik Wouters stand alongside Fernand Khnopff's decorative projects for the Stoclet House, while the high-reliefs and statuettes by Constantin Meunier and the plein-air sketches by Gustave Courbet or Ferdinand De Braekeleer will captivate you.
Through a thematic scenography, discover rare works, sometimes never exhibited before , alongside the famous bustling sketches of Peter Paul Rubens.
This unique exhibition, built around the exceptional collections of Fine Arts of Belgium, also marks the result of a vast restoration campaign carried out over nearly two years by the Museum's teams. Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the secret world of artistic creation and rediscover masterpieces in a new light.
AROUND THE EXHIBITION
On your marks, get set? Get sketching! Sketch cards and pencils will be available in the exhibition. Everyone will be invited to capture a moment, a movement or an attitude inspired by the works.
HAPPY SUNDAY! Visit the museum and exhibitions with your family. A moment of sharing, artistic discoveries and creative activities! | 08.12.2024 19.01.2025 02.02.2025 |
GUIDED TOURS : Sketches offers us an insight into the creative process of artworks from the Flemish 'Primitives' to modern painters, past Peter Paul Rubens, Constantin Meunier, Rik Wouters, René Magritte, Anne Bonnet and many other artists. A quick rendering of an initial idea, more elaborate drawings, modelli and bozetti fall under the heading of 'sketch' and show a wealth of forms and stages in the creation of a masterpiece ... that does not always come to pass. Embark on a fascinating journey with an art historian. | 25.01.2025 |
ACTIVITIES
GUIDED TOUR FOR GROUPS
On request in French, Dutch, English, German, Spanish, Russian, Greek, Italian, Serbo-Croatian and sign language
Please ask : reservation@fine-arts-museum.be
Curated by
Koninklijke Musea voor Schone Kunsten van België
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Véronique Bücken, Curator 15th and 16th century paintings
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Dominique Maréchal, Honorary Curator of 19th-century paintingsand Wiertz Museum
Practical informations
Address
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
Rue de la Régence / Regentschapsstraat 3
1000 Brussels
Mail / +32 (0)2 508 32 11
Hours
Tuesday- Friday: 10:00 - 17:00
Weekends: 11:00 - 18:00
The ticket offices close half an hour before closing time.
On 24/12 and 31/12 the museums close at 15:00
CLOSED
Mondays
+ 1 January | 1 May | 24 September I 1 & 11 November | 25 December
Admission
Ticket temporary exhibition DRAFTS only
INDIVIDUAL VISITORS |
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Adult | 15,00 € |
Senior (+65 years) | 12,00 € |
Adults groups (15 persons, price p.p.) | 12,00 € |
Students (19-25) | 6,00 € |
Belgian school teachers, City of Brussels guides (excluding school groups) | 6,00 € |
One accompanying adult per group of schoolchildren, youth or disadvantaged people | 6,00 € |
Person with disability / 1 accompanying visitor | 6,00 € |
Belgian job seekers and integration income beneficiaries | 6,00 € |
Children and youth in groups (-25, school groups, reservation required), Art student (-25) | 3,00 € |
Children aged (-19 with family not with school, members of ICOM, FPS Science Policy BELSPO staff, press | 0,00 € |
Friends of the RMFAB |
0,00 € |
A proof of eligibility is required for all reduced fees
TICKETS
Tickets COMBI Expo DRAFTS + Collection Old Masters
INDIVIDUAL VISITORS |
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Adult | 22,00 € |
Senior (+65 years) | 18,00 € |
Adults groups (15 persons, price p.p.) | 18,00 € |
Students (19-25) | 8,00 € |
Belgian school teachers, City of Brussels guides (excluding school groups) | 8,00 € |
One accompanying adult per group of schoolchildren, youth or disadvantaged people | 8,00 € |
Person with disability / 1 accompanying visitor | 8,00 € |
Belgian job seekers and integration income beneficiaries | 8,00 € |
Children and youth in groups (-25, school groups, reservation required), Art student (-25) | 6,00 € |
Children aged (-19 with family not with school, members of ICOM, FPS Science Policy BELSPO staff, press | 0,00 € |
Friends of the RMFAB |
0,00 € |