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The Vessel of Odysseus, stocked up before its departure - Jacob Jordaens

in the expo Drawn to perfection

This is one of the finest drawings ever made by Jordaens. Jordaens's drawings are easy to recognize because at the time, few artists drew in colour.

Sketch book with drawyings by 12-year old Rubens

in the expo Drawn to perfection

The absolute highlight of our collection. A sketch book with drawings by Rubens, which he made when he was about 12 years old.

Psyche consoled by Pan - Jacob Jordaens

in the expo Drawn to perfection

'Psyche consoled by Pan' is a particularly fine finished drawing by Jordaens, a splendid, small-format painting.

Titelpage 'the life of Thomas Aquinas' - Otto Van Veen

in the expo Drawn to perfection

About left-handedness and copperplate printing.

Family tree Von Thurn und Taxis - Erasmus Quellinus

in the expo Drawn to perfection

This sketch revaels the artist's working methods: Deze schets laat het werkproces van de kunstenaar zien: Erasmus Quillinus first drew a preparatory sketch in graphite, then he went over it in pen, brush and indelible ink.

Drawn to perfection | a curator's view

10 video's about unique drawings of the 17th century

Curator Virginie D'haene will guide you through the exhibition 'Drawn to perfection', along the most spectacular 17th-century drawings from our collection.

Workshops

Printing or etching

During a creative workshop you will discover at first hand what makes printing or etching a proper craft.

Workshops

printing or etching

During a creative workshop you will discover at first hand what makes printing or etching a proper craft.

Travel grant to Antwerp awarded to two international researchers (2023-2024)

For the fifth time already, two foreign researchers will receive a travel grant to come to Antwerp for their research on the history of the printed book.

Catalogue 'From Scribble to Cartoon'

Drawings from Bruegel to Rubens

This catalogue provides an astonishing overview of 80 of the most exquisite drawings from the Southern Netherlands during the 16th and 17th century and sheds new light on the fascinating story of how and why drawings were created and used.