Louvain Collection

Utopiae Insulae Figura (Map of the New Island of Utopia
5615728 Utopiae Insulae Figura (Map of the New Island of Utopia) from the 1516 first edition of Utopia by Sir Thomas More (1478-1535)

Council Room, Town Hall, Louvain (Leuven), Belgium
View inside the Council Room of the gothic Town Hall, Louvain (Leuven), Belgium, dating back to the 15th century. Date: circa 1910

Cornelius Valerius, Dutch humanist
Cornelius Valerius (1512-1578), Dutch humanist. Valrius was born at Utrecht. He studied at Louvain and became professor of Latin at Utrecht and Louvain

Belgian infantry on the march from Brussels to Louvain during WWI, from The Pageant of the Century, pub.1934
3502714 Belgian infantry on the march from Brussels to Louvain during WWI, from The Pageant of the Century, pub.1934; (add.info.: Belgian infantry on the march from Brussels to Louvain during WWI)

The cold outside
Susanne Stoop

World War I: Destruction of Louvain by the Germans
3787028 World War I: Destruction of Louvain by the Germans; (add.info.: World War I: Destruction of Louvain by the German army, 25 - 30 August 1914. Belgium. City fell to Germans on 19 August 1914)

World War I: Destruction of Louvain by the Germans
3787034 World War I: Destruction of Louvain by the Germans; (add.info.: World War I: Destruction of Louvain by the German army, 25 - 30 August 1914. Belgium. City fell to Germans on 19 August 1914)

Evacuation of Louvain, Belgium. World War Two. On 28 May 1940, the King Leopold III surrendered to the Germans alongside his soldiers

Evacuating a sick man on a wheeled stretcher through Louvain, Belgium. Belgium surrendered to the Germans at the end of May 1940. Picture taken 19th May 1940

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

Louvain Cathedral in ruins, WW1

Louvain Cathedral, belgium, during WW1

Adelicia of Louvain and the Empress Matilda, daughter of Henry I, alarmed at the approach of Henry's nephew, Stephen of Blois (later King Stephen). Date: 12th century

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

Belgain Internal circulation Postcard
The card carries extra printed strips at each end that give instructions in French and Flemish about where the card can be used. It was posted in Louvain on 5 June 1874 Date: circa 1870

Cartoon, The Head of the German Vam-Pire, WW1
Cartoon, The Head of the German Vam-Pire, with a caricature of Kaiser Wilhelm II with the words Louvain and Rheims (Reims) on his shoulders

The streetmap
Rudi Jacobs

The Great Goth, 1914 (engraving)
2639688 The Great Goth, 1914 (engraving) by Raven-Hill, Leonard (1867-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Satirically subtitled Design for a stained-glass window in a Neo-Gothic cathedral at)

Astrolabe, c. 1570 (gilt brass)
3057865 Astrolabe, c.1570 (gilt brass) by Flemish School, (16th century); diam: 18.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Attributed to the Arsenius workshop at Louvain, circa 1570)

Four Flemish Town Halls, hints for our New Law Courts (engraving)
1057484 Four Flemish Town Halls, hints for our New Law Courts (engraving) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Four Flemish Town Halls)

Stalls of the Church of St. Gertrude, Louvain, Sheet 11 from Haghe
WAG451543 Stalls of the Church of St. Gertrude, Louvain, Sheet 11 from Haghes Portfolio of Sketches: Belgium, Germany, c.1845-55 (colour litho) by Haghe

View of Utopia, 1516 (woodcut)
985790 View of Utopia, 1516 (woodcut) by English School, (16th century); 19.9x13.7 (approx) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Utopia. A page from Utopia by Sir Thomas More. Woodcut)

Hotel de Ville
LLM338607 Hotel de Ville by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hotel de Ville. Paynes Universum (1847).); © Look and Learn

Donckelaers Japan camellia, Camellia japonica var. donckelaeri. Donckelaer was head gardener at the Botanic Garden of Louvain (Leuven, Belgium). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S

A Mint of the Fifteenth Century (engraving)
1094673 A Mint of the Fifteenth Century (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Mint of the Fifteenth Century)

Inauguration of the Statue of the late M Van de Weyer, at Louvain, Belgium (engraving)
1602539 Inauguration of the Statue of the late M Van de Weyer, at Louvain, Belgium (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hotel De La Cour De Mons, Joseph C Cerckel, Louvain (engraving)
5235851 Hotel De La Cour De Mons, Joseph C Cerckel, Louvain (engraving) by Belgian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hotel De La Cour De Mons, Joseph C Cerckel)

Ancient Church of St Michel, Louvain, time of St Ignatius, wherein Strada and Ribadeneira preached (engraving)
3635522 Ancient Church of St Michel, Louvain, time of St Ignatius, wherein Strada and Ribadeneira preached (engraving) by European School

Town Hall, Louvain (engraving)
5221340 Town Hall, Louvain (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54); Private Collection; (add.info.: Town Hall, Louvain)

The Belgian Strikes, the Civic Guard firing on the Mob at Louvain (engraving)
1043714 The Belgian Strikes, the Civic Guard firing on the Mob at Louvain (engraving) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Belgian Strikes)

The College of Pope Adrian VI (1459 - 1523) at Louvain, Belgium. Date: 16th century

Interior of the Church of St. Jacques, Louvain, 1807-54. Creator: Jenaro Perez Villaamil
Interior of the Church of St. Jacques, Louvain, 1807-54

Group of 3 Stereograph Views of Belgium, 1890s-1910s. Creator: Bert Underwood
Group of 3 Stereograph Views of Belgium, 1890s-1910s. (The Town Hall, splendidly sculptured, and young Belgians of to-day, Louvain)

Louvain after the German Bombardment: one portion of the devastated town, c1914, (c1920). The town of Louvain in Belgium was attacked by German soldiers in August 1914

The Sack of Louvain, (1919). Creator: Unknown
The Sack of Louvain, (1919). Scene from the First World War: the town of Louvain in Belgium was attacked by German soldiers in August 1914

Ruins, Louvain, Belgium, c1914-c1918. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

Louvain, c1820 (1915). Artist: Samuel Prout
Louvain, c1820 (1915). From Sketches by Samuel Prout, edited by Charles Holme. [The Studio Ltd, London, Paris, New York, 1915]

British troops hold out in Louvain as refugees leave the city, 1940, (1940). 15th May 1940, British Expeditionary Forces evacuated Louvain, Belgium. British Official Photograph

Adeliza of Leuven, Queen of Henry I of England. Artist: Henry Colburn
Adeliza of Leuven, Queen of Henry I of England. Adeliza (1103-1151) was the second wife of King Henry I. They were married in 1121

Annunciation Dieric Bouts Netherlandish 1415
The Annunciation; Dieric Bouts (Netherlandish, about 1415 - 1475); Louvain, Belgium; about 1450-1455; Distemper on linen; 90 × 74.6 cm (35 7, 16 × 29 3, 8 in.)

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Louvain, a city rich in history and culture, is located in the Flemish Brabant region of Belgium. The Council Room and Town Hall stand as magnificent landmarks, showcasing the architectural beauty that defines Louvain (Leuven). As you stroll through Grote Markt, you'll be captivated by the stunning Flemish buildings that line the square. One notable figure associated with Louvain is Cornelius Valerius, a Dutch humanist who left an indelible mark on this intellectual hub. However, not all moments in Louvain's past were filled with glory. During World War I, the devastating ruins Cathedral served as a haunting reminder of the destruction caused by war. In contrast to these somber memories stands Adelicia and Empress Matilda – two powerful women whose stories intertwine with this city's history. Their influence can still be felt today. A visit to St. Peter's Church reveals a hidden gem: a chapel brimming with tranquility and serenity. It offers solace amidst bustling streets and serves as a testament to faith in Louvain. The Belgian Internal Circulation Postcard showcases picturesque scenes from daily life in this charming city – capturing its essence for all to see. On another note, during WWI, political cartoons like "The Head of the German Vam-Pire" shed light on societal sentiments during those turbulent times. Tragically, there are darker chapters too; headlines scream "VILLAGERS MURDERED, " reminding us that even idyllic places have witnessed sorrowful events throughout their existence. To navigate through this enchanting cityscape effortlessly, refer to its detailed streetmap – guiding you towards every hidden corner waiting to be discovered. As night falls over Monseigneur Laduzeplein Square, Central Library illuminates Leuven beautifully – inviting knowledge seekers into its embrace.