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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.

Sketch of the French king Henry IV - Peter Paul Rubens

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Rubens made this study in preparation of a painting dedicated to the life of Maria de' Medici.

Christ and the adulterous woman - Anthony Van Dyck

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Anthony Van Dyck copies a painting by the important Venetian Renaissance painter Titian. Copying artworks is something all artists do. Even the greatest.

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.

Immerse yourself in the world of drawing

From scribble to cartoon

This exhibition shows the 100 finest old drawings from Flemish collections. It gives a stunning overview of who, why and how people drew in our region in the 16th and 17th centuries. On this page, you can find more information about the works and immerse yourself in the world of drawing.

Accessible museum

The Museum Plantin-Moretus, a museum for everyone

Hospitality is in the DNA of this house. We make every effort to make your visit as pleasant and easy as possible. All practical information on the accessibility of our museum can be found here.

The illuminations in Konrad Vechta's Bible

A whole world in the margin

De bijbel van Konrad Vechta is rijkelijk versierd met allerlei decoratieve elementen en illustraties. Maar sommige van die illustraties hebben een diepere betekenis, ze vormen een verhaal in het verhaal.