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Hercules and the Nemean lion - Peter Paul Rubens

in the expo Drawn to perfection

In this drawing we see Rubens's creative genius in action. In deze tekening zien we Rubens' creatieve genie volop in actie. He was inspired by existing models, but at the same time you see him searching for the ideal depiction of the wrestling match.

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.

Fellowship Programme

Early printed books in Antwerp

The Plantin-Moretus Museum and the Hendrik Conscience Heritage Library (Antwerp) are pleased to launch a new call for applications for our fellowship programme. We will award two travel grants for research into the history of the early printed book (15th-18th century) in Antwerp, with the gracious support of the Thierry and Frédéric Nottebohm Grant of the Nottebohm Family Foundation.

Baroque Book Design | Special Days

All activities are free of charge with your admisson ticket for the Museum Plantin-Moretus.

Calendar

Discover the magic of the Museum. In mansion and printing press. In room and studio. In letters and typography. In beautiful books. Experience how, long before our digital age, words and images were spread around the world. Here is an overview of our activities.