The Oldmasters Museum is one of the main sections of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium and houses an extraordinary collection of European painting from the 15th to the 18th century. Located in Place Royale, in the heart of Brussels, the museum is a must-visit for lovers of ancient art.
Its rooms hold masterpieces by the Flemish Primitives, such as Jan van Eyck, Rogier van der Weyden, and Hans Memling, who have made history in Northern painting. Alongside them, works by Italian masters like Rubens, Jordaens, Bruegel the Elder, Titian, and many others narrate the evolution of European art. Among the most famous pieces stands out the series of paintings by Pieter Bruegel the Elder, including The Fall of the Rebel Angels.
The museum is part of a large museum complex that also includes the Magritte Museum and the Fin-de-Siècle Museum, offering a complete journey through centuries of art. Thanks to its richness and variety, the Oldmasters Museum is a fundamental stop to discover the Belgian and European artistic heritage.