IN RESTORATION | Pieter Bruegel had a thing about sayings and proverbs. And a sense of humour too. This is clear from these twelve little paintings, which together represent one of his 45 or so works.
Pieter Bruegel the Elder’s painting Twelve Proverbs on Wooden Plates has been taken to the Royal Institute for Cultural Heritage (KIK) in Brussels for a thorough restoration. Watch the video.
Who was the man who gathered together all the objects you can see in the museum in around 1900? What did he especially like? How did he acquire all these beautiful things?
Museum Mayer van den Bergh is closed for renovation. From 20 June 2025, you can admire Bruegel's Mad Meg and other masterpieces in the nearby Maagdenhuis. Tours will also take place there.
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A total of 43 museum enthusiasts from Antwerp have selected a work that will be on show for you to admire in the Maagdenhuis while the museum itself is closed. So why not look at the collection through their eyes and (re)discover a multitude of masterpieces?
Friday 20 June 2025 until Sunday 17 September 2028 from 10:00 to 17:00
