Brabant Collection

Map of the Battle of Waterloo, 18th June 1815 (19th century). Battle plan showing the positions of the British and French armies at the outset of the battle

Battle of Waterloo, 18 June 1815 (1888). Artist: John Atkinson II
Battle of Waterloo, 18 June 1815 (1888). The Duke of Wellington (1769-1852), British Commander, with his staff, doffing his hat to another officer as the battle rages around them

St Genevieve of Brabant in the forest, 19th century
St Genevieve of Brabant, 19th century. The medieval legend of Genevieve of Brabant tells how she was wrongly accused by her husband, the palatine Siegfried, of adultery and exiled into the forest

Gambrinus

Godfrey of Bouillon with armour, 15th century (xylograph)
CUL4929519 Godfrey of Bouillon with armour, 15th century (xylograph); Bibliotheque Royale de Belgique, Brussels, Belgium; (add.info.: Duke of Lower Lorraine (1089-1095)

St. Genevieve of Brabant, 8th century, wife of palatine Siegfried, accused of adultery, exposed in forest
535097 St. Genevieve of Brabant, 8th century, wife of palatine Siegfried, accused of adultery, exposed in forest, but 5 years later recognized by husband out hunting and innocence acknowledged

St. Genevieve of Brabant, 8th century, wife of palatine Siegfried, who was accused of adultery, exposed in the forest
535094 St. Genevieve of Brabant, 8th century, wife of palatine Siegfried, who was accused of adultery, exposed in the forest

Sunny Brabant Landscape, 1940 (oil on canvas)
490291 Sunny Brabant Landscape, 1940 (oil on canvas) by Brusselmans, Jean (1884-1953); 98x103 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders.

View of Scherpenheuvel, Flemish Brabant, c.1674. Creator: Josua de Grave
View of Scherpenheuvel, Flemish Brabant, c.1674. In the centre is the dome of the Basilica of Our Lady of Scherpenheuvel. Attributed to Josua de Grave

View of the Waterschans Bulwark, Bergen op Zoom, 1671. Creator: Josua de Grave
View of the Waterschans Bulwark, Bergen op Zoom, 1671

View of the village of Etten in North Brabant, 1700-1850. Creator: Anon
View of the village of Etten in North Brabant, 1700-1850

Map of Brabant, 1631. Creator: Willem Blaeu
Map of Brabant, 1631. Map of the Duchy of Brabant. At the bottom right the scale in German miles. Bottom left the title between sphinxes, above it the coat of arms and woman with staff

Map of Brabant, 1635. Creator: Michael van Langren
Map of Brabant, 1635. Prima pars Brabantiae cuius caput Lovanivm'. Top right: a coat of arms; bottom right: title in a cartouche with King David playing the harp

Farmer and wife from Cromhout, 1803-c.1899. Creator: J. Enklaar
Farmer and wife from Cromhout, 1803-c.1899. Brabant farmer and wife from the village of Cromhout, on their way to Den Bosch. The farmer carries a knapsack and a hare on a stick over his shoulder

Map of the southern (Austrian) Netherlands, 1719. Creator: Joachim Ottens
Map of the southern (Austrian) Netherlands, 1719. Novissima et accuratissima decem Austriacarum in Belgio provinciarum tabula, ut sunt ducatus Brabantiae, Luxembergensis, Limburgensis, et Geldriae

Map of parts of North Brabant, South Holland and Gelderland, 1629. Creator: Balthasar Florisz. van Berckenrode
Map of parts of North Brabant, South Holland and Gelderland, 1629. The surroundings of the Bies Bos, sailing ship. Bottom left a cartouche with the title with the scale in German miles (1: 100, 000)

Beautiful Lady
Ellen van Deelen

War memorials on the battlefield at Waterloo, Belgium, mid 19th century. Creator: Vanderhecht
War memorials on the battlefield at Waterloo, Belgium, mid 19th century. Monuments on the site of the Battle of Waterloo, fought on 8 June 1815 between Napoleons forces

Bluebell Flowers (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) Carpet Hardwood Beech Forest, Hallerbos Forest, Belgium

Belgium, Vlaanderen (Flanders), Halle. Bluebell flowers (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) carpet hardwood beech forest in early spring in the Hallerbos forest at dawn

Muster of the Cape Town Guard on the Parade Ground Cape Town, January 12, 1901, 1901
Muster of the Cape Town Guard on the Parade Ground Cape Town, for Inspection by General Brabant, January 12, 1901, 1901. British military parade in colonial South Africa

Meeting of Wellington and Blücher at Waterloo, 18 June 1815, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Meeting of Wellington and Blucher at Waterloo, (Belle-Alliance), 18 June 1815, (1936). Begungung Wellingtons Mit Blucher Bei Waterloo (Belle-Alliance) 18 Juni 1815

On the Evening of the Battle of Waterloo, 1879 (1906). Artist: Ernest Crofts
On the Evening of the Battle of Waterloo, 1879 (1906). Napoleon preparing to leave the battlefield. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. V

French cuirassiers charging a British infantry square at the Battle of Waterloo, 1815 (1906). Artist: P Jazet
French cuirassiers charging a British infantry square at the Battle of Waterloo, 1815 (1906). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. V

The decisive charge of the Life Guards at the Battle of Waterloo, 1815 (1896). Artist: WM Bromley
The decisive charge of the Life Guards at the Battle of Waterloo, 1815 (1896). A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 21st October 1896

Genevieve of Brabant, 19th century. Artist: Wilhelm Friedrich Herbig
Genevieve of Brabant, 19th century. The medieval legend of Genevieve of Brabant tells how she was wrongly accused of adultery by her husband, the palatine Siegfried

Leuven Stadhuis (City Hall) on Grote Markt, Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium

Path through Bluebell Flowers (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) and Beech Forest, Hallerbos Forest, Belgium

Bluebell Flowers (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) Carpet Hardwood Beech Forest, Hallerbos Forest, Belgium

Leuven Stadhuis (City Hall) and Flemish buildings on Grote Markt, Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium

Centrale Bibliotheek (Central Library), Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium

Groot Begijnhof (Grand Ba guinage), Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium
Groot Begijnhof (Grand Beguinage), Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium

Buildings on Margarethaplein, Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium

Flemish building facades on Oude Markt, Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium

Buildings on Margarethaplein at dusk, Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium

Flemish buildings on Naamsestraat, Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium

Keizersberg Abbey, also known as Mont Cesar Abbey, Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium

Henri Van Der Noot Heintje Van Der Noot Vader Heintje
Henri Van der Noot, also known as Heintje van der Noot or Vader Heintje, 1731 - 1827. Lawyer and politician born in the Brabant

Snoozy and ladybirds
Ellen van Deelen

Chapel in St. Peter's Church, Louvain
This painting shows an interior view of the chapel in St. Peter's Church of Leuven, Belgium. Tombs of Duke Henry I of Brabant with his wife Matilda

Senufo mask (Burkina Fasso). It combines features of animals and humans. Senufo masks have the power to help communication between the living and their dead ancestors. African art. Decorative Arts

Okuyi Mask (mask of ancestors). Punu Art (Bapunu) from Gabon. They embody the spirits of the deceased, in the mourning ceremonies

Satirical cartoon, Evacuation of Holland and Brabant. Showing General Charles-Francois Dumouriez retreating with the French army (in blue)

After the death of Leopold I, his son the duc de Brabant becomes Leopold II ; his solemn entry into Brussels is applauded by the populace. Date: 17 December 1865

Story of Gideon, late 16th century (silk and wool)
CUL4905034 Story of Gideon, late 16th century (silk and wool) by Heemskerck, Maerten van (1498-1574); 371x481 cm; Museo Diocesano, Albarracin, Teruel

Story of Gideon, late 16th century (silk and wool)
CUL4904828 Story of Gideon, late 16th century (silk and wool) by Heemskerck, Maerten van (1498-1574); 371x403 cm; Museo Diocesano, Albarracin, Teruel

Story of Gideon, late 16th century (silk and wool)
CUL4904068 Story of Gideon, late 16th century (silk and wool) by Heemskerck, Maerten van (1498-1574); 371x403 cm; Museo Diocesano, Albarracin, Teruel

Story of Gideon, late 16th century (silk and wool)
CUL4904572 Story of Gideon, late 16th century (silk and wool) by Heemskerck, Maerten van (1498-1574); 371x403 cm; Museo Diocesano, Albarracin, Teruel

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Brabant, a region steeped in history and rich with cultural treasures. From the famous Battle of Waterloo to the charming Flemish buildings in Leuven, this captivating place has so much to offer. Let's start with the Battle of Waterloo, a pivotal moment in European history. The map from the 19th century gives us a glimpse into the strategic maneuvers that took place on that fateful day, June 18th, 1815. John Atkinson II's painting further immerses us in the intensity of this historic clash. Moving away from war and onto art, we encounter St Genevieve wandering through a forest. This enchanting depiction from the 19th century transports us into a world where legends come alive. Leuven Stadhuis stands proudly on Grote Markt, surrounded by Flemish buildings that exude charm and character. These architectural gems showcase the beauty of Flemish Brabant and its historical significance. Venturing outside Belgium but still within Flanders lies Halle, where vibrant bluebell flowers carpet fields with their delicate blooms. Nature's masterpiece adds an ethereal touch to this picturesque landscape. Shifting gears to Montana, we witness Belgian horses being rounded up during winter—a testament to Brabant's influence reaching far beyond its borders. Equus ferus caballus gallops across continents while preserving its heritage. Now let's raise our glasses to Gambrinus. Known as "the king of beer, " he is celebrated for his contribution to brewing traditions—another aspect deeply ingrained in Brabant culture. As we explore further, we stumble upon snoozy ladybirds basking under sunny skies—a whimsical scene reminding us of nature's small wonders found even amidst bustling cities like Brabant’s capital city Louvain (Leuven). Religion also plays an important role here; inside St Peter’s Church lies a chapel adorned with intricate details—an oasis of tranquility amidst the hustle and bustle.