Lierre Collection

Lierre Le Beguinage
An etching of a lane in a French town, with buildings to each side, including a beguinage, a complex created to house laywomen. Date: circa 1921

Designs for Birds and Wisteria Hanging and wallpaper border with Lizards and Ivy
5055747 Designs for Birds and Wisteria Hanging and wallpaper border with Lizards and Ivy, from L Animal dans la Decoration by Maurice Pillard Verneuil, pub

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Lierre; Ivy; Epheu (engraving)
7196536 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Lierre; Ivy; Epheu (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lierre; Ivy; Epheu)

Designs for Birds and Wisteria Hanging and wallpaper border with Lizards and Ivy, pub
Designs for Birds and Wisteria Hanging and wallpaper border with Lizards and Ivy, from L Animal dans la Decoration by Maurice Pillard Verneuil, pub. 1897 (colour lithograph)

Rood screen, Church of St Gommaire, Lierre (Lier), Belgium
Ornate rood screen in the Church of St Gommaire (Gummarus), Lierre (Lier), Belgium, dating back to the 17th century. Date: circa 1910

Lier (Lierre), Belgium - Market Place, WW1
Lier (Lierre), Belgium - Market Place and d Eyckenboom, showing wartime damage during WW1. Date: 1914-1918

Lier (Lierre), Belgium - Old Houses behind the Town Hall. circa 1910s

The Zimmer Tower - Lier, Belgium
The Zimmer tower in Lier, Belgium (Cornelius tower) - originally a keep of Liers fourteenth century city fortifications. In 1930

Source Size = 3993 x 5191
" the Corporation of Archers Leaving the Church of Lierre, Belgium, after Hearing Mass on St. Georges Day" by Louis Haghe

Belgian women giving out walnuts
Brave Belgian women giving out walnuts to French soldiers in the trenches near Antwerp, between Duffel and Lierre

Hedera Helix Ivy
Ivy / lierre

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"Lierre: A Timeless Elegance and Natural Beauty" Step into the enchanting world Le Beguinage, where designs for birds and wisteria come alive in breathtaking splendor. Picture yourself surrounded by the ethereal charm of ivy-laden wallpaper borders adorned with lizards, transporting you to a bygone era captured in Maurice Pillard Verneuil's exquisite 1897 lithograph. Delve deeper into the realm as Le Vocabulaire Illustre introduces us to its allure, showcasing an engraving that encapsulates its essence. Marvel at how this humble plant weaves its way through history, leaving an indelible mark on art and design. Travel back in time to Lier (Lierre), Belgium during World War I, where amidst turmoil, the market place stands as a testament to resilience. Behind the town hall lie old houses steeped in stories waiting to be discovered. The Zimmer Tower beckons with its towering presence, inviting you to explore its secrets within. Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Lier as you admire the intricate rood screen adorning the Church of St Gommaire - a masterpiece that transcends time. Marvel at ancient craftsmanship embodied in a stone column beam committed to marquee and ivy leaves from XIII century hotel-god. This relic whispers tales from centuries past, reminding us of our connection with nature throughout history. As you wander along Rue Gregoire de Tours, let your senses be captivated by hidden treasures awaiting discovery around every corner. The Cluny Museum's sculpture garden offers solace amidst bustling city life while Bagatelle album unveils artistic wonders yet unseen. Intriguingly versatile and eternally captivating, lierre embodies timeless elegance and natural beauty like no other. Let it entwine itself into your imagination as it has done for countless generations before; may it inspire awe and admiration for the wonders of nature that surround us.