Louvain Collection (page 2)

Louvain, c1820 (1915). Artist: Samuel Prout
Louvain, c1820 (1915). From Sketches by Samuel Prout, edited by Charles Holme. [The Studio Ltd, London, Paris, New York, 1915]

British troops hold out in Louvain as refugees leave the city, 1940, (1940). 15th May 1940, British Expeditionary Forces evacuated Louvain, Belgium. British Official Photograph

Adeliza of Leuven, Queen of Henry I of England. Artist: Henry Colburn
Adeliza of Leuven, Queen of Henry I of England. Adeliza (1103-1151) was the second wife of King Henry I. They were married in 1121

Annunciation Dieric Bouts Netherlandish 1415
The Annunciation; Dieric Bouts (Netherlandish, about 1415 - 1475); Louvain, Belgium; about 1450-1455; Distemper on linen; 90 × 74.6 cm (35 7, 16 × 29 3, 8 in.)

Louvain Hotel de Ville Bisson Freres French
Louvain. Hotel de Ville; Bisson Freres (French, active 1840 - 1864); Louvain, Belgium; about 1857; Albumen silver print

Louvain 1914 Auguste Louis Lepere French
Louvain, 1914. Auguste Louis Lepere (French, 1849-1918). Brush and brown ink with touches of black ink with white corrections;

HAśtel De Ville, Louvain, Belgium. Built 1448. Engraved By W. Wallis From A 19Th Century Print By D. Roberts

Centrale Bibliotheek (Central Library) on Monseigneur Laduzeplein at night, Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium

Planispheric astrolabe. 1569. Manufactured in golden brass by Gualterus Arsenius, disciple of the dutch astronomer Regnier Gemma Frisius (1508-1555). Metals. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. Paris

Leuven Stadhuis (City Hall) and buildings on Grote Markt, Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium

Hendrik Van Cuyck
HENDRIK VAN CUYCK Flemish churchman, bishop, Dean of S. Pierre at Louvain. Date: 1546 - 1609

Hall of the University, Louvain (Leuven), Belgium
View of a staircase inside a Hall of the University, Louvain (Leuven), Belgium, dating back to the 14th century. Date: circa 1910

View of the Town Hall, Louvain (Leuven), Belgium
View of the ornate, gothic Town Hall, Louvain (Leuven), Belgium, dating back to the 15th century. Date: circa 1910

Church of St Michel, Louvain (Leuven), Belgium
Facade of the Church of St Michel (St Michael), Louvain (Leuven), Belgium, dating back to the 17th century. Date: circa 1910

Ornate doorway, Church of St Pierre, Louvain, Belgium
Ornately carved doorway in the Church of St Pierre (St Peter), Louvain (Leuven), Belgium, dating back to the 16th century. Date: circa 1910

WW1 - Belgian Cavalry in action
WW1 - Recalling the Balaclava Charge, the Belgian Cavalry ride out to attack. The force were covering the Belgian retreat to Louvain. Germans opened fire upon them with machine guns

Plum cultivars: Belle de Louvain and Boulouf, Prunus domestica.. Drawn by Miss E. Regel, chromolithographed by Stroobant, Ghent, from The Florist and Pomologist Robert Hogg, London

The library at Louvain ruined during WW1
The library at Louvain in Belgium, as it was with a smaller, inset photograph, showing how it looked after German bombardment In 1914

Louvain Cathedral by W. L. Bruckman
Saint Peters Church (Sint-Pieterskerk), Louvain (Leuven), Belgium. Willem Leendert Bruckman, Dutch artist, 1866- 1928. Date: 1914

Louvain population driven out
Some of the population of the Belgian town of Louvain (Leuven) are driven out by German soldiers to a place outside the town

Cartoon, The Glad Hand, WW1
Cartoon, The Glad Hand -- Brother Jonathan (representing the USA) tells Kaiser Wilhelm to wash his hand first, before shaking it

Town Hall at Louvain, Belgium, WW1
The Town Hall at Louvain, Belgium, with an inset of Kaiser Wilhelm II at the start of the First World War. The caption suggests that the building, in Brabantine late gothic style

Thomas Stapleton
THOMAS SPALETON Controversial catholic churchman, professor of theology at Louvain Date: 1535 - 1598

Martin Quempen
MARTIN DUNCAN QUEMPEN Flemish theologian from Louvain Date: 1505 - 1590

Constantine L empereur
CONSTANTINE L EMPEREUR Dutch scholar of oriental languages at Louvain. Date: 1570 - 1648

Jacob Latomus
JACOB LATOMUS (or Jacques Masson) Catholic theologian at Louvain, opponent of Luther. Date: 1475 - 1544

Johann Fr Gronovius
JOHANN FRIEDRICH GRONOVIUS German/Dutch churchman, scholar and librarian at Hamburg and Louvain. Date: 1611 - 1671

Interior Church St Jacques Louvain 1807-54
Artokoloro

Castle of Leuven, 1675 (pen and ink on paper)
XOS3058080 Castle of Leuven, 1675 (pen and ink on paper) by Grave, Josua de (1643-1712); 13.5x17.9 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

Siege of Leuven by the Dutch and French armies1635 (etching)
XOS3058079 Siege of Leuven by the Dutch and French armies1635 (etching) by Dutch School, (17th century); 50.7x41 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Map of Brabant, 1706 (engraving)
XOS3058073 Map of Brabant, 1706 (engraving) by Flemish School, (18th century); 43.2x56.8 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info)

The Townhall and Church of St. Peter, Louvain, Belgium

1765747; out of copyright

The Battle of Bautersem during the Ten Days Campaign, 1833 (oil on canvas)
XOS1127498 The Battle of Bautersem during the Ten Days Campaign, 1833 (oil on canvas) by Pieneman, Nicholas (1809/10-60); 46u60.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Bruxelles (Brussels), Belgium - Porte de Louvain. The original gate (Porte) was demolished in 1784. Date: circa 1910s

The Townhall and Church of St. Peter, Louvain, Belgium

BELGIUM. Louvain. Statue of Erasmus of Rotterdam in Mechelsstraat. Sculpture

Adelais of Louvain
ADELAIS OF LOUVAIN Wife of Henry I, King of England (reigned 1100-35)

General view, Louvain, Belgium. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

St. Gertrude Church, Louvain, Belgium. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Leuven, Belgium - The Town Hall
The Town Hall at Leuven, Belgium. The building remained standing amid the devastation of Leuven during World War I. Built in the Brabantine Late Gothic Style. Date: circa 1909

Pope Adrian VI College, Louvain, Belgium. Date: 1930s

Belgian artillery leaving Tirlemont, Belgium, WW1
Belgian artillery leaving Tirlemont in the direction of Louvain (Leuven), Belgium, at the start of the First World War. Date: August 1914

Belgian retreat to Antwerp, WW1
Scene during the Belgian armys retreat to Antwerp soon after the start of the First World War. Cavalry are seen here retreating from Louvain (Leuven). Date: 20 August 1914

The Hotel de Ville, Louvain
An Oasis in a Desert of Devestation: The Hoteld de Ville, almost untouched amid the ruins of Louvain. With the church of St

Battle at Louvain
At Louvain, the Norsemen are defeated by Arnolf von Karinthen (Carinthia)

Louvains town hall saved
Illustration showing crowds of German officers looting the Belgian town of Louvain during World War I. The city was devastated by the German invasion in September 1914

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Louvain, a city rich in history and culture, is located in the Flemish Brabant region of Belgium. The Council Room and Town Hall stand as magnificent landmarks, showcasing the architectural beauty that defines Louvain (Leuven). As you stroll through Grote Markt, you'll be captivated by the stunning Flemish buildings that line the square. One notable figure associated with Louvain is Cornelius Valerius, a Dutch humanist who left an indelible mark on this intellectual hub. However, not all moments in Louvain's past were filled with glory. During World War I, the devastating ruins Cathedral served as a haunting reminder of the destruction caused by war. In contrast to these somber memories stands Adelicia and Empress Matilda – two powerful women whose stories intertwine with this city's history. Their influence can still be felt today. A visit to St. Peter's Church reveals a hidden gem: a chapel brimming with tranquility and serenity. It offers solace amidst bustling streets and serves as a testament to faith in Louvain. The Belgian Internal Circulation Postcard showcases picturesque scenes from daily life in this charming city – capturing its essence for all to see. On another note, during WWI, political cartoons like "The Head of the German Vam-Pire" shed light on societal sentiments during those turbulent times. Tragically, there are darker chapters too; headlines scream "VILLAGERS MURDERED, " reminding us that even idyllic places have witnessed sorrowful events throughout their existence. To navigate through this enchanting cityscape effortlessly, refer to its detailed streetmap – guiding you towards every hidden corner waiting to be discovered. As night falls over Monseigneur Laduzeplein Square, Central Library illuminates Leuven beautifully – inviting knowledge seekers into its embrace.