About the Museum
The Groeningemuseum offers an unique overview of the historical evolution of painting in Flanders. The focal point of the collection is without a doubt the internationally renowned collection of Early Netherlandish Painting, with masterpieces by Jan van Eyck, Hans Memling, Hugo van der Goes, and Gerard David. Although the paintings of the Northern Renaissance are a high point, the collection also includes masterpieces of Neoclassicism, the Flemish Expressionism and post-war art from Flanders. One of the icons of the museum is Jan van Eyck's portrait of his wife Margaretha. It is not only one of the earliest female portraits in European Art History, but also one of the few tangible documents of van Eyck’s private life.
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Collection Highlights
Joseph Benoît SuvéeJoseph-Benoît Suvée, 'The invention of drawing', 1791, 1791
Gerard DavidGerard David, 'The baptism of Christ', circa 1502 – 1508, 1502 – 1508
Jan Van EyckJan van Eyck, 'Portrait of Margareta Van Eyck', circa 1439, 1439
Pieter Pourbus the youngerPieter Pourbus, 'The last judgement', 1551, 1551
René MagritteRené Magritte, 'L'attentat', 1932, 1932
Hans MemlingHans Memling, 'Moral tryptick', circa 1484, 1484
Pablo AtchugarryPablo Atchugarry, 'Untitled,' 1999
Joseph Denis OdevaereJoseph Denis Odevaere, 'Narcissus,' 1820
Hieronymus BoschHieronymus Bosch, 'Last judgement,' circa 1500–1505
Jan Van EyckJan van Eyck, 'Madonna met kanunnik Joris van der Paele,' 1436
