North Brabant Collection

Bullrushes on the bank and still waters of the River Mark, Breda, North Brabant, The Netherlands (Holland), Europe

The Singel (Canal), which surrounds the city of Breda, North Brabant, The Netherlands (Holland), Europe

View of the Waterschans Bulwark, Bergen op Zoom, 1671. Creator: Josua de Grave
View of the Waterschans Bulwark, Bergen op Zoom, 1671

View of the village of Etten in North Brabant, 1700-1850. Creator: Anon
View of the village of Etten in North Brabant, 1700-1850

RF- Siberian chipmunk (Eutamias sibiricus) eating, living wild. Near Tilburg, the Netherlands. March. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Inner Court - Royal Military Academy, Breda, late 19th-early 20th century. Creator: Unknown
Inner Court - Royal Military Academy, Breda, late 19th-early 20th century. Courtyard of the Koninklijke Militaire Academie in Breda, Netherlands, established in 1828

Siberian chipmunk (Eutamias sibiricus) holding and eating a hazelnut, living wild, with mushroom in fore ground. Near Tilburg, the Netherlands. October

Moths (Lepidoptera) swarming with flight trails, attracted by light during insect trapping and identification session. Long-term monitoring in De Kaaistoep Nature Reserve, Tilburg, The Netherlands

Moths (Lepidoptera) with flight trails, attracted to light during insect trapping and identification session. Long-term monitoring in De Kaaistoep Nature Reserve, Tilburg, The Netherlands. June

The capture of s-Hertogenbosch by Frederik Hendrik of Orange, Netherlands, 1629, (c1870). Artist: CL van Kesteren
The capture of s-Hertogenbosch by Frederik Hendrik of Orange, Netherlands, 1629, (c1870). During the Eighty Years War the town of s-Hertogenbosch sided with the Catholic Spanish against

Surrender of Breda (Las Lanzas), 1634-1635. Artist: Diego Velazquez
Surrender of Breda (Las Lanzas), 1634-1635

The Reduction of Breda, Thirty Years War, 1625, (17th century). Artist: Diego Velazquez
The Reduction of Breda. Representation of the surrender of the city to the Spanish in 1625 during their occupation of the Netherlands during the Thirty Years War

Peace Conference at Breda, . n. d. n. d Creator: Romeyn de Hooghe
Peace Conference at Breda, .n.d

The River Mark, Breda, North Brabant, The Netherlands (Holland), Europe

Close-up of European common frog (Rana temporaria), North Brabant, The Netherlands, Europe

Scenic with mist, horse and two people cycling next to River Mark in autumn, Breda, North Brabant, The Netherlands (Holland), Europe

Man cycling on countryside cycle path next to the River Mark in autumn, Breda, North Brabant, The Netherlands (Holland), Europe

Countryside cycle path along the River Mark, Breda, North Brabant, The Netherlands (Holland), Europe

Still waters of the River Mark with Ulvenhout church in the distance, Breda, North Brabant, The Netherlands (Holland), Europe

Trees covered with ice crystals, Breda, North Brabant, The Netherlands (Holland), Europe

The Oude Trambaan (old tramway) tree lined cycle path in winter, Rijsbergen, North Brabant, The Netherlands (Holland), Europe

Low sun over ploughed fields covered in snow, Rijsbergen, North Brabant, The Netherlands (Holland), Europe

A family of mute swans (Cygnus olor) on the River Mark, Breda, North Brabant, The Netherlands (Holland), Europe

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North Brabant, located in the picturesque Netherlands (Holland), is a region that boasts stunning natural beauty and rich historical significance. The serene River Mark gracefully flows through the land, its banks adorned with vibrant bullrushes that sway gently in the breeze. In Breda, one can marvel at the tranquil Singel Canal, which encircles the city like a protective embrace. The Inner Court of Breda's Royal Military Academy takes us back to a bygone era, with its grandeur reminiscent of late 19th-early 20th-century architecture. Its creator remains unknown but left behind an enduring legacy. Venturing into Tilburg, we encounter delightful wildlife encounters. A Siberian chipmunk playfully holds and savors a hazelnut while mushrooms dotting the foreground add to this enchanting scene. These creatures thrive in their natural habitat throughout North Brabant. The ancestral home of renowned Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh lies within these lands—a place where his artistic genius was nurtured and inspired. Zundert witnessed his birth in 1853 before he later found solace in Auvers-sur-Oise. Nature's wonders continue as moths dance through illuminated skies attracted by light during insect trapping activities—a mesmerizing sight indeed. Their flight trails leave ephemeral traces against the night sky—an ode to their ethereal existence. History buffs will find themselves captivated by significant events captured on canvas: Frederik Hendrik of Orange leading the capture of s-Hertogenbosch in 1629; Diego Velazquez immortalizing surrendering Breda during Las Lanzas; and again Velazquez depicting The Reduction of Breda amidst the tumultuous Thirty Years War—each painting offering glimpses into past struggles and triumphs. Returning to Tilburg once more, we witness another charming moment as a Siberian chipmunk indulges in pinenuts from a pine cone.