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. Saint Barbara (1437)
Jan van Eyck’s painting of Saint Barbara VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
in several tones of grey shows the saint Practical Information
sitting in front of a huge Gothic Leopold de Waelplaats 1–9.
cathedral tower still under
construction, while a prayer book Tel (03) 238 7809.
Closed for renovation until 2019;
lies open on her lap.
see website for updates. & 7
= - 9 ∑ kmska.be/en
Transport
@ 1, 23, 290. v 4, 8, 12, 24.
Gallery Guide
The gallery is divided into two
floors. Flemish Old Masters and
19th-century painters are
housed on the first floor, while
the ground floor focuses on
James Ensor and the 20th
century. Each room is lettered
and visitors may view exhibits
chronologically, starting in the
entrance hall.

. Adoration of the Magi
(1624)
One of Rubens’ master pieces,
this painting displays a
remarkable freedom
of composition.

Ground floor
As the Old Sang, the Young
Play Pipes (1638)
Jacob Jordaens’ (1593–1678)
Key joyous celebration of life in this
painting of a family enjoying a
15th-century paintings 19 th-century salon musical evening contrasts with
16th-century paintings 20th-century paintings his religious paintings.
16th–18th-century sketches Temporary exhibitions
17th-century paintings Museum history
19th-century sculpture Non-exhibition space
19th-century paintings

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