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Count Of Flanders Collection

"The Count of Flanders: A Tale of Power, Betrayal, and Tragic Ends" Step into the rich history of Flanders, a land marked by both glory and bloodshed

Background imageCount Of Flanders Collection: Mourner from the Tomb of Philip the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, 1404-10 (alabaster)

Mourner from the Tomb of Philip the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, 1404-10 (alabaster)
3468199 Mourner from the Tomb of Philip the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, 1404-10 (alabaster) by Werve, Claus de (1380-1439); 41.7x16.6x11.7 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageCount Of Flanders Collection: Philippe Auguste bringing Ferrand Portugal, Count of Flanders, and Renaud, Count of Boulogne

Philippe Auguste bringing Ferrand Portugal, Count of Flanders, and Renaud, Count of Boulogne, made prisoner
3480281 Philippe Auguste bringing Ferrand Portugal, Count of Flanders, and Renaud, Count of Boulogne, made prisoner; (add.info.: Philippe Auguste bringing Ferrand Portugal, Count of Flanders)

Background imageCount Of Flanders Collection: Bailliage or tribunal of the Kings bailiff, 1557

Bailliage or tribunal of the Kings bailiff, 1557
3781903 Bailliage or tribunal of the Kings bailiff, 1557; (add.info.: Bailliage or tribunal of the Kings bailiff, 1557. Facsimile of an engraving on wood in the work of Josse Damhoudere)

Background imageCount Of Flanders Collection: Deputies of the Burghers of Ghent in revolt

Deputies of the Burghers of Ghent in revolt
3781900 Deputies of the Burghers of Ghent in revolt; (add.info.: Deputies of the Burghers of Ghent in revolt against their Sovereign, Louis II, Count of Flanders)

Background imageCount Of Flanders Collection: Storming of Constantinople by Baldwin, Count of Flanders, (1204), 1890. Creator: Unknown

Storming of Constantinople by Baldwin, Count of Flanders, (1204), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Storming of Constantinople by Baldwin, Count of Flanders, (1204), 1890. Following the Sack of Constantinople in April 1204, during the Fourth Crusade, Crusader armies captured, looted

Background imageCount Of Flanders Collection: Cavalry battle between Crusaders and Saracens, 12th century

Cavalry battle between Crusaders and Saracens, 12th century
6340034 Cavalry battle between Crusaders and Saracens, 12th century by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Cavalry battle between Crusaders and Saracens, 12th century)

Background imageCount Of Flanders Collection: Baldwin I, Latin Emperor (engraving)

Baldwin I, Latin Emperor (engraving)
3647799 Baldwin I, Latin Emperor (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baldwin I, Latin Emperor (1172-c1205)

Background imageCount Of Flanders Collection: Le Comte de Flandre entra dans ce Grenier (engraving)

Le Comte de Flandre entra dans ce Grenier (engraving)
5228891 Le Comte de Flandre entra dans ce Grenier (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Comte de Flandre entra dans ce Grenier)

Background imageCount Of Flanders Collection: Guy, Comte De Flandres En Vint Humblement Vers Charles De Valois (engraving)

Guy, Comte De Flandres En Vint Humblement Vers Charles De Valois (engraving)
2787371 Guy, Comte De Flandres En Vint Humblement Vers Charles De Valois (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guy)

Background imageCount Of Flanders Collection: The Count of Flanders (engraving)

The Count of Flanders (engraving)
2772584 The Count of Flanders (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Count of Flanders)

Background imageCount Of Flanders Collection: Death of the Heir-Presumptive to the Throne of Belgium (engraving)

Death of the Heir-Presumptive to the Throne of Belgium (engraving)
1602805 Death of the Heir-Presumptive to the Throne of Belgium (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of the Heir-Presumptive to the Throne of Belgium)

Background imageCount Of Flanders Collection: Coronation of Baldwin I as Latin Emperor in Costantinople, 1204 (engraving)

Coronation of Baldwin I as Latin Emperor in Costantinople, 1204 (engraving)
3647796 Coronation of Baldwin I as Latin Emperor in Costantinople, 1204 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCount Of Flanders Collection: Entry of Philip the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, into Antwerp (engraving)

Entry of Philip the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, into Antwerp (engraving)
3647783 Entry of Philip the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, into Antwerp (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entry of Philip the Bold, Duke of Burgundy)

Background imageCount Of Flanders Collection: Mourners from the Tomb of Philip the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, 1404-10 (alabaster)

Mourners from the Tomb of Philip the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, 1404-10 (alabaster)
3468202 Mourners from the Tomb of Philip the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, 1404-10 (alabaster) by Werve, Claus de (1380-1439); height: 41.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageCount Of Flanders Collection: Two Weepers from the Tomb of Philip the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, 1404-10 (alabaster)

Two Weepers from the Tomb of Philip the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, 1404-10 (alabaster)
3468201 Two Weepers from the Tomb of Philip the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, 1404-10 (alabaster) by Werve, Claus de (1380-1439); 41x12.7x15 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageCount Of Flanders Collection: Mourner from the Tomb of Philip the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, 1404-10 (alabaster)

Mourner from the Tomb of Philip the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, 1404-10 (alabaster)
3468200 Mourner from the Tomb of Philip the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, 1404-10 (alabaster) by Huerta, Juan de la (fl.1443, d.c.1462); 41x20.3x12.4 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageCount Of Flanders Collection: Ms 149 t. 3 fol. 183v How Baldwin I (1171-1205) Sixth Count of Hainaut

Ms 149 t. 3 fol. 183v How Baldwin I (1171-1205) Sixth Count of Hainaut
XIR204996 Ms 149 t.3 fol.183v How Baldwin I (1171-1205) Sixth Count of Hainaut, was crowned as Emperor of Constantinople in 1204, from the Histoire des Nobles Princes de Hainaut

Background imageCount Of Flanders Collection: Mourner from the Tomb of Philip the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, 1404-10 (alabaster)

Mourner from the Tomb of Philip the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, 1404-10 (alabaster)
3468203 Mourner from the Tomb of Philip the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, 1404-10 (alabaster) by Werve, Claus de (1380-1439); 41.1x17.6x11 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageCount Of Flanders Collection: King Leopold I, the Duke of Brabant and the Count of Flanders reviewing a military parade

King Leopold I, the Duke of Brabant and the Count of Flanders reviewing a military parade, Belgium, 1848 (engraving)
3647765 King Leopold I, the Duke of Brabant and the Count of Flanders reviewing a military parade, Belgium, 1848 (engraving) by European School

Background imageCount Of Flanders Collection: Death of Philip van Artevelde, leader of a Flemish burghers revolt against Count Louis II of

Death of Philip van Artevelde, leader of a Flemish burghers revolt against Count Louis II of Flanders
3646261 Death of Philip van Artevelde, leader of a Flemish burghers revolt against Count Louis II of Flanders, at the Battle of Roosebeke, 1382 (coloured engraving) by European School

Background imageCount Of Flanders Collection: Charles I, Count of Flanders (chromolitho)

Charles I, Count of Flanders (chromolitho)
964119 Charles I, Count of Flanders (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles I, Count of Flanders, a 12th-century portrait)

Background imageCount Of Flanders Collection: Prince Phillipe (engraving)

Prince Phillipe (engraving)
669617 Prince Phillipe (engraving) by Ross, William Charles (1794-1860) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Phillipe. Count of Flanders)

Background imageCount Of Flanders Collection: Christening the Infant Son of the Count of Flanders at Brussels (engraving)

Christening the Infant Son of the Count of Flanders at Brussels (engraving)
1104103 Christening the Infant Son of the Count of Flanders at Brussels (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCount Of Flanders Collection: Bataille de Rosebecque (engraving)

Bataille de Rosebecque (engraving)
816257 Bataille de Rosebecque (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bataille de Rosebecque)

Background imageCount Of Flanders Collection: Prince Charles of Belgium, Count of Flanders (b / w photo)

Prince Charles of Belgium, Count of Flanders (b / w photo)
6033776 Prince Charles of Belgium, Count of Flanders (b/w photo) by Belgian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Charles of Belgium (1903-1983), Count of Flanders

Background imageCount Of Flanders Collection: Louis de Male of Flanders hiding from the Soldiers of Philip Van Artevelde (engraving)

Louis de Male of Flanders hiding from the Soldiers of Philip Van Artevelde (engraving)
1060057 Louis de Male of Flanders hiding from the Soldiers of Philip Van Artevelde (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCount Of Flanders Collection: The Royal Children of Belgium (engraving)

The Royal Children of Belgium (engraving)
1102012 The Royal Children of Belgium (engraving) by Baugniet, Charles (1814-86) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Children of Belgium)

Background imageCount Of Flanders Collection: Doge Enrico Dandolo crowns Baldovino the first emperor of the Latin Empire of Constanti

Doge Enrico Dandolo crowns Baldovino the first emperor of the Latin Empire of Constantinople, 1745-94

Background imageCount Of Flanders Collection: Prince Philippe, Count of Flanders, 19th century. Artist: TA Dean

Prince Philippe, Count of Flanders, 19th century. Artist: TA Dean
Prince Philippe, Count of Flanders, 19th century. Prince Philippe (1837-1905) was the third son of Leopold I, the first King of the Belgians, and his wife Marie Louise d Orleans

Background imageCount Of Flanders Collection: Fernando of Portugal taken prisoner, c1212, (1375-1379)

Fernando of Portugal taken prisoner, c1212, (1375-1379). Infante Ferdinand and his new wife, Jeanne of Flanders, were taken prisoner by King Philippe Augustes son, the future Louis VIII

Background imageCount Of Flanders Collection: Infante Ferdinand of Portugal, c. 1880 (litho)

Infante Ferdinand of Portugal, c. 1880 (litho)
KW441329 Infante Ferdinand of Portugal, c.1880 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reproduced in Military and Religious Life in the Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix)

Background imageCount Of Flanders Collection: Thierry D Alsace, Count of Flanders, Crusader of 2nd Crusade

Thierry D Alsace, Count of Flanders, Crusader of 2nd Crusade, Bruges, Belgium. Avail up to 100MB-call for details


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"The Count of Flanders: A Tale of Power, Betrayal, and Tragic Ends" Step into the rich history of Flanders, a land marked by both glory and bloodshed. From the somber Mourner at the Tomb of Philip the Bold to the chilling Murder of Charles the Good, this captivating region has witnessed countless tales that have shaped its destiny. In 1127, Bruges trembled as Charles the Good met his untimely demise. The engraving depicting this gruesome event transports us back to a time when treachery lurked in every corner. Centuries later, another count would suffer a similar fate. William II's life was cut short during a tournament in Trazegnies in 1251—a tragic end for a noble soul. Yet not all stories are marred by violence. The Coronation of Baldwin I as Latin Emperor paints an image of triumph amidst chaos. This engraving captures a pivotal moment when Baldwin I ascended to power in Constantinople in 1204—an emblematic symbol of resilience against adversity. The Count's influence extended beyond borders; his entry into Antwerp left an indelible mark on its inhabitants' memories. As Philip the Bold rode through its streets, he brought with him ambition and grandeur that forever transformed this city. However, it is important not to overlook other aspects that defined these counts' lives—their military prowess and diplomatic endeavors shine through depictions such as Cavalry battles between Crusaders and Saracens or Guy humbly approaching Charles de Valois. Even tragedy finds its place within these engravings—Death claimed even those closest to power like "the Heir-Presumptive to the Throne" whose passing cast shadows over Belgium's future. Through alabaster sculptures and intricate engravings alike, we glimpse into Flanders' complex tapestry—a land where emperors rise from ashes while counts meet their tragic ends.