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Een houten sculptuur van Johannes die zijn hoofd laat rusten op de schouder van Jezus.

Thirteenth-Century sculptural group of Christ and St. John the Evangelist regains its former shine

The intimate sculptural group of Christ and St. John the Evangelist (1280–1290) has been fully restored and is once again on display in Antwerp. This masterpiece by Heinrich von Konstanz now features in the exhibition Beloved. An intimate look at masterpieces, selected by author and screenwriter Angelo Tijssens. Conservators from the Royal Institute for Cultural Heritage (KIK-IRPA) in Brussels meticulously cleaned the wood and stabilised the polychromy.

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Special activities regularly take place in the museum. Make sure you don’t miss them with our handy calendar! For groups we have lots of different tours available.

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You will be astonished, moved and awe-struck by these masterpieces.

Intimate portrayal of Jesus

It’s a moving scene: Jesus’ favourite apostle, John, rests his head on Christ’s chest. He puts his right hand into that of his master. And Jesus puts his arm around John’s shoulder.

Radiant miniatures

IN DEPOT | In 1898, in purchasing a beautifully illustrated prayer book, Fritz Mayer van den Bergh spent the highest sum he ever paid out: 35,500 francs, a fortune at the time. He knew what he was doing: this is an absolute masterpiece. It is now named after him.

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Fritz Mayer van den Bergh was a visionary collector. His masterpieces from the Middle Ages and Renaissance can be seen today in a homely and intimate atmosphere. Discover his story. A guided tour is only possible with Museum Mayer van den Bergh guides booked in advance. Book your guided tour at Experience Antwerp.

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