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Museum · Antuérpia, Antuérpia
Snijders&Rockoxhuis
Two neighbouring houses on Keizerstraat, that of mayor Nicolaas Rockox, a friend of Rubens, and that of animal painter Frans Snijders, featuring 17th-century Flemish painting and a reconstructed garden.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Snijders&Rockoxhuis
The Snijders&Rockoxhuis brings together two houses on Keizerstraat. One belonged to Nicolaas Rockox, mayor of Antuérpia for eight terms, a collector and close friend of Rubens. The other, called De Fortuyne, was the home of Frans Snijders, a painter specializing in animals, fruit and vegetables, who painted those elements in the works of other masters.
The rooms display the collection of old paintings of the KBC bank, the building's owner, hung as they were in wealthy 17th-century houses: paintings side by side, from floor to ceiling. There are works by Rubens, Van Dyck, Jordaens, Teniers, Quentin Matsys and Joachim Patinir, as well as several canvases by Snijders himself.
One of the most sought-after pieces is Os Provérbios, by Pieter Brueghel the Younger, with more than a hundred popular proverbs painted in a single scene. A digital screen next to it explains each one.
At the back, Rockox's garden has been reconstructed as a 17th-century urban garden, with orange trees and vines. The museum also stages temporary exhibitions on old Flemish painting.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From one hour to one and a half hours.
Best time
Open Tuesday to Sunday. The rooms are small, so mornings are usually quieter. The garden is greener from spring to early autumn. Confirm the opening hours before you go.
How to get there
It is on Keizerstraat, about 450 metres east of the Grote Markt, on foot through the centre. The Sint-Carolus Borromeuskerk is two blocks away.
Tip
Allow time for Os Provérbios and use the screen that explains the proverbs: it's the most enjoyable way to understand the painting. Visitors who have already been to the Rubenshuis will find here the circle of the painter's friends and colleagues.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Snijders&Rockoxhuis
Who was Nicolaas Rockox?
Mayor of Antwerp for eight terms, art collector and close friend of Rubens. He lived in the house on Keizerstraat that is now a museum.
What works can be seen in the Snijders&Rockoxhuis?
Flemish painting from the 17th century and earlier: Rubens, Van Dyck, Jordaens, Teniers, Matsys, Patinir, Frans Snijders and The Proverbs by Pieter Brueghel the Younger.