Belgians Collection

Train Derailed / 1914
A German supply train, having been derailed by Belgians

Congo / Cartoon / Punch / 1906
King Leopold II, King of the Belgians, crushes the Belgian Congo. In the rubber coils

Lace makers of Bruges (chromolitho)
2788812 Lace makers of Bruges (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lace makers of Bruges. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Passchendaele - soldiers in mud near Ypres in Belgium during World War I, 1917 (print)
3793844 Passchendaele - soldiers in mud near Ypres in Belgium during World War I, 1917 (print); (add.info.: Passchendaele - soldiers in mud near Ypres in Belgium during World War I)

The Bishop of Tournai receiving the tithe of beer in tournai, 15th century (engraving)
3781897 The Bishop of Tournai receiving the tithe of beer in tournai, 15th century (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (15th century); (add.info)

British soldiers in hand to hand combat with Germans on Bastille Day (14 July), Bazentin, France, Battle of the Somme
6000438 British soldiers in hand to hand combat with Germans on Bastille Day (14 July), Bazentin, France, Battle of the Somme, World War I, 1916 (colour litho) by Damblans

Belgian Revolution of 1830: episode of September 1830 on the square of the Brussels City Hall (Belgium)
LSE4315234 Belgian Revolution of 1830: episode of September 1830 on the square of the Brussels City Hall (Belgium). Painting by Gustaf Wappers (1803-1874), oil on canvas, 1835

The Workshop of a Weaver, 1656 (oil on canvas)
IND113004 The Workshop of a Weaver, 1656 (oil on canvas) by Rombouts, Gillis (1630-78); Frans Hals Museum, Haarlem, The Netherlands; Index Fototeca

British soldiers of the Life Guards at the Battle of Waterloo, 1815 (colour litho)
7153967 British soldiers of the Life Guards at the Battle of Waterloo, 1815 (colour litho) by Stewart, J. A. (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Royal Hotel (b / w photo)
7156859 Royal Hotel (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Hotel. Illustration for 12 Photographic Views of Waterloo [Merseyside])

WWI Poster, Belgian & Allies Aid League
Design by Frank Brangwyn (1867-1956), Belgian & Allies Aid League, Will you help these sufferers from the war to start a new home. Help is better than sympathy

Ypres Tower, Rye (colour litho)
667913 Ypres Tower, Rye (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ypres Tower, Rye.); © Look and Learn

Battle of Quatre Bras, 1815 (gravure)
959882 Battle of Quatre Bras, 1815 (gravure) by Dupray, Henri-Louis (1841-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Quatre Bras, 1815)

The Stocklet Palace in Brussels (Belgium), by Josef Hoffman, 1999 (photo)
TED4667514 The Stocklet Palace in Brussels (Belgium), by Josef Hoffman, 1999 (photo) by Hoffman, Josef (1831-1904); (add.info.: The Stocklet Palace in Brussels (Belgium)

Maison Saint Cyr, Square Ambiorix in Brussels (Belgium). Construction 1898, architect Gustave Strauven (1878-1919)
TED4640249 Maison Saint Cyr, Square Ambiorix in Brussels (Belgium). Construction 1898, architect Gustave Strauven (1878-1919). Photography 10/10/99

Maison Saint Cyr, Square Ambiorix in Brussels (Belgium). Construction 1898, architect Gustave Strauven (1878-1919)
TED4640230 Maison Saint Cyr, Square Ambiorix in Brussels (Belgium). Construction 1898, architect Gustave Strauven (1878-1919). Photography 10/10/99

View of the Town-Hall at Brussels (engraving)
8627320 View of the Town-Hall at Brussels (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of the Town-Hall at Brussels)

Belfrey at Bruges (engraving)
8627313 Belfrey at Bruges (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Belfrey at Bruges)

Charles V Holy Roman Emperor entered Bruges in 1515 (miniature)
AIS5336646 Charles V Holy Roman Emperor entered Bruges in 1515 (miniature); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Thumbnail. Codex 2592 fol 75.); © Iberfoto.

World War I 1914 1918 Italy
5314233 World War I 1914 1918 Italy; (add.info.: World War I 1914 1918 Italy. The French infantry with a bayonet attack rejects the German offensive in Belgium. Summer 1914.); SeM Studio/UIG.

Child in a Cradle, 1911 (painting)
7332984 Child in a Cradle, 1911 (painting) by Brusselmans, Jean (1884-1953); Mu.Zee, Ostend, Belgium; (add.info.: Jean Brusselmans (1884-1953)

King Albert I and Field Marshal Ferdinand Foch in Flanders during the First World War, Belgium, 1914-18 (b/w photo)
UIG5415714 King Albert I and Field Marshal Ferdinand Foch in Flanders during the First World War, Belgium, 1914-18 (b/w photo); UIG.

Entry of Duke Ferdinand Alvare of Toledo or Fernando Alvarez de Toledo y Pimentel (1508-1582)
BEN5464314 Entry of Duke Ferdinand Alvare of Toledo or Fernando Alvarez de Toledo y Pimentel (1508-1582), 3rd Duke of Alba de Tormes, in Brussels on 08/08/1567 with the Spanish army

Cathedral (Catedral de Santa Maria). Exterior. The tower. Rodrigo Alfonso, Alvar Martinez, Hennequin of Brussels
6160064 Cathedral (Catedral de Santa Maria). Exterior. The tower. Rodrigo Alfonso, Alvar Martinez, Hennequin of Brussels. 1380 - 1440.; Castilla-La Mancha, Toledo

Flemish tapestrey. Deer hunting (Jacht op een hert). Atelier of Oudenaarde. 295x331cm. Inv (82941)-1 / PRIVE
6203558 Flemish tapestrey. Deer hunting (Jacht op een hert). Atelier of Oudenaarde. 295x331cm. Inv (82941)-1 / PRIVE. 17th century.; (add.info.: MOU Museum Oudenaarde, Oudenaarde, Oost-Vlaanderen)

Flemish tapestrey. Deer hunting (Jacht op een hert). Atelier of Oudenaarde. 295x331cm. Inv (82941)-1 / PRIVE
6203555 Flemish tapestrey. Deer hunting (Jacht op een hert). Atelier of Oudenaarde. 295x331cm. Inv (82941)-1 / PRIVE. 17th century.; (add.info.: MOU Museum Oudenaarde, Oudenaarde, Oost-Vlaanderen)

Military camp near the river Granikos, c.1600 (tapestry)
6198211 Military camp near the river Granikos, c.1600 (tapestry); (add.info.: Flemish tapestry : Military camp near the river Granikos)

Alexander before Iaddo the high priest, c.1600 (tapestry)
6198070 Alexander before Iaddo the high priest, c.1600 (tapestry); (add.info.: Flemish tapestry : Alexander before Iaddo the high priest)

Alexander before Iaddo the high priest, c.1600 (tapestry)
6198069 Alexander before Iaddo the high priest, c.1600 (tapestry); (add.info.: Flemish tapestry : Alexander before Iaddo the high priest)

Flemish tapestrey. Deer hunting (Jacht op een hert). Atelier of Oudenaarde. 295x331cm. Inv (82941)-1 / PRIVE
6197970 Flemish tapestrey. Deer hunting (Jacht op een hert). Atelier of Oudenaarde. 295x331cm. Inv (82941)-1 / PRIVE. 17th century.; (add.info.: MOU Museum Oudenaarde, Oudenaarde, Oost-Vlaanderen)

Municipal archive. Print. From Sanderus. Map of Oudenaarde (engraving)
6182316 Municipal archive. Print. From Sanderus. Map of Oudenaarde (engraving); (add.info.: Stadhuis, Oudenaarde, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium); © Paul Maeyaert. All rights reserved 2023.

Sculpture group (De sacramentstoren). Hendrik Mauris. 1585. Late gothic. Detail
6276118 Sculpture group (De sacramentstoren). Hendrik Mauris. 1585. Late gothic. Detail.; (add.info.: Creator: Hendrik Mauris Sint-Maartenskerk, Kortrijk, West-Vlaanderen)

Sculpture group (De sacramentstoren). Hendrik Mauris. 1585. Late gothic. Detail. Sculpture group. Last Supper
6276114 Sculpture group (De sacramentstoren). Hendrik Mauris. 1585. Late gothic. Detail. Sculpture group. Last Supper.; (add.info.: Creator: Hendrik Mauris Sint-Maartenskerk, Kortrijk)

Altarpiece. Opened
6263675 Altarpiece. Opened.; Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut, Belgium; (add.info.: Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut, Belgium); © Paul Maeyaert

Credenza furniture D. Dining room sideboard cupboard. 14th century (?)
6262262 Credenza furniture D. Dining room sideboard cupboard. 14th century (?).; Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut, Belgium; (add.info.: Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut)

Credenza furniture D. Dining room sideboard cupboard. 14th century (?)
6262261 Credenza furniture D. Dining room sideboard cupboard. 14th century (?).; Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut, Belgium; (add.info.: Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut)

Credenza furniture C. Dining room sideboard cupboard. 14th century (?). Detail
6262257 Credenza furniture C. Dining room sideboard cupboard. 14th century (?). Detail.; Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut, Belgium; (add.info.: Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines)

Credenza furniture C. Dining room sideboard cupboard. 14th century (?)
6262251 Credenza furniture C. Dining room sideboard cupboard. 14th century (?).; Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut, Belgium; (add.info.: Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut)

Credenza furniture D. Dining room sideboard cupboard. 14th century (?). Detail
6262245 Credenza furniture D. Dining room sideboard cupboard. 14th century (?). Detail.; Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut, Belgium; (add.info.: Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines)

Credenza furniture D. Dining room sideboard cupboard. 14th century (?)
6262242 Credenza furniture D. Dining room sideboard cupboard. 14th century (?).; Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut, Belgium; (add.info.: Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut)

Credenza furniture B. Dining room sideboard cupboard. 14th century (?). Detail
6262233 Credenza furniture B. Dining room sideboard cupboard. 14th century (?). Detail.; Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut, Belgium; (add.info.: Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines)

Credenza furniture B. Dining room sideboard cupboard. 14th century (?)
6262229 Credenza furniture B. Dining room sideboard cupboard. 14th century (?).; Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut, Belgium; (add.info.: Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut)

Credenza furniture A. Dining room sideboard cupboard. 14th century (?). Detail
6262214 Credenza furniture A. Dining room sideboard cupboard. 14th century (?). Detail.; Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut, Belgium; (add.info.: Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines)

Credenza furniture A. Dining room sideboard cupboard. 14th century (?)
6262208 Credenza furniture A. Dining room sideboard cupboard. 14th century (?).; Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut, Belgium; (add.info.: Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut)

Credenza furniture A. Dining room sideboard cupboard. 14th century (?)
6262206 Credenza furniture A. Dining room sideboard cupboard. 14th century (?).; Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut, Belgium; (add.info.: Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut)

Credenza furniture A. Dining room sideboard cupboard. 14th century (?)
6262205 Credenza furniture A. Dining room sideboard cupboard. 14th century (?).; Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut, Belgium; (add.info.: Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut)

Painting. Assumption of Mary
6262180 Painting. Assumption of Mary.; Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut, Belgium; (add.info.: Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut, Belgium); © Paul Maeyaert

Medicinal book: (Les 'uvres d'Ambroise Pare). pp 570-571. (De la Peste)
6262172 Medicinal book: (Les 'uvres d'Ambroise Pare). pp 570-571. (De la Peste).; Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut, Belgium; (add.info.: Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines)

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"Exploring the Rich History and Vibrant Culture of Belgians" From ancient battles to modern-day triumphs, they have left an indelible mark on history. Dating back to the Gallic Wars in 58 BC, their fierce spirit was evident in legendary clashes like the Battle of Sambre and the Battle of Aisne. Fast forward to 15th-century Tournai, where even the Bishop couldn't resist receiving his tithe of beer – a testament to Belgium's love affair with this iconic beverage. In 1906, a punchy cartoon captured Belgian humor as it depicted their adventures in Congo, showcasing their adventurous nature and colonial aspirations. However, tragedy struck during World War I when Ypres Tower witnessed a derailed train in 1914 – a somber reminder of the sacrifices made by brave Belgians during this tumultuous period. Belgium's resilience shone through amidst adversity as seen in posters promoting aid leagues for Belgian allies during WWI. The Battle of Quatre Bras became etched into history books as another significant moment when Belgian forces fought valiantly alongside their allies. Beyond war stories lies Belgium's cultural tapestry; Queen Elisabeth graced her nation with grace and elegance while Cleo de Merode captivated audiences worldwide with her talent and allure. Meanwhile, timeless photographs like that of Royal Hotel transport us back to an era filled with grandeur and sophistication. Today, Belgians continue to embrace their heritage while embracing progress. They celebrate diversity through festivals like Carnival de Binche or indulge in culinary delights such as waffles, chocolate, and world-renowned beers. With each passing year, they honor their past while forging ahead towards a future that reflects both tradition and innovation. So next time you think about Belgians beyond just being "the company, " remember their fascinating journey from ancient battles to modern achievements – forever leaving an imprint on our shared human story.