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Van Eyck. Rubens. The Flemish surrealists and expressionists. In Flanders, old and modern masters are at home. It is here where they lived and worked. Where they found their inspiration. And it is here where you can still see many of their works - sometimes even in unique places.

Master Tour

Choose your Master Tour from place to place

The places where Flemish Masters can be found are not islands in themselves. On the contrary, a wonderful connecting thread hangs between numerous destinations.

A serene landscape with a narrow path alongside a calm river, bordered by blossoming trees. In the distance, quaint houses and a church steeple are visible. The scene evokes tranquility and rural charm.

Masters by the Lys

How did Sint-Martens-Latem become a centre of symbolism, impressionism and expressionism? Find out during your walk, bike ride or boat trip.
Rocky shoreline and gentle sea waves lead to a cityscape of high-rise buildings under a clear blue sky, conveying a serene coastal setting.
Visit Oostende

Masters by the sea

Ensor, Spilliaert, Delvaux and Permeke: they all listened to the lure of the waves. Stroll past museums, artists’ homes and churches, enjoying the salty sea.
Intricate white plaster relief on a domed ceiling depicts a dynamic battle scene, conveying a sense of movement and drama against a bright background.

Masters from Mechelen and More

The Iconoclasm is a grim chapter in the history of Flanders. Mechelen witnessed the destruction of many churches and monasteries.

Experience our Flemish Masters where they are at home

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A mural depicts three nuns in painted arches. The central nun gestures upwards passionately. The scene evokes devotion and reverence, highlighted by vibrant colors.
Eric Bauwens

St Saviour’s Church (Gent)

Théodore Canneel’s plan was to create a chapel as a comprehensive work of art. Discover its neo-Byzantine murals under a radiant starry sky.
A historic stone building with arched windows and a decorative crest on the facade. People walk by in a sunlit cobblestone courtyard with shadows.
© Ans Brys

Museum Plantin-Moretus (Antwerp)

Het originele woonhuis en atelier van de uitgeversfamilie Plantin-Moretus biedt u een unieke historische ervaring. Het is dan ook Unesco-werelderfgoed. De gesch
Dimly lit historic room with wooden beams, polished floors, and display cases. Medieval décor with portraits and statues creates a serene, scholarly ambiance.
KIK-IRPA

Erasmus House (Anderlecht)

Would you like to follow in the footsteps of humanist Desiderius Erasmus? If so, the Erasmus House in Anderlecht is not to be missed!

Not to be missed

Interior of a church with ornate stained glass windows, decorative wall panels, and elaborate altar. Rows of wooden chairs create a serene atmosphere.
Jean Housen - CC Wikimedia

Reliquaries

This Master Series is actually based on a two thousand-year-old tradition – the veneration of relics. Numerous churches and monasteries in Flanders.
Two people rest on a bench under a tree beside a small brick chapel in a rural landscape. Bicycles are parked nearby. The scene conveys relaxation.
Westtoer

Artists’ homes

That makes the Flemish Masters in situ so unique: you admire the works in the place where the artist created them.

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Hidden Flemish Masters put on the map

The ‘Flemish Masters in situ’ locations are spread throughout Flanders and Brussels. They are easy to find using this overview map. Map out a route for yourself and visit a number of these special places.
 

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Our Flemish Masters

Flanders is a cradle of art and heritage. That began long ago, when the Flemish Masters made their mark in the world of painting.
 

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Pieter II Brueghel: Het gevecht tussen Carnaval en Vasten
Koninklijke Musea voor Schone Kunsten van België, Brussel / foto : J. Geleyns - Art Photography