Rubenshuis

A very interesting glimpse into the life of one of the great masters.
There is NOT a huge amount of Rubens paintings here, so if that is your goal, head to a museum.
The house is an excellent example of the way people used to live hundreds of years ago. The courtyard and gardens are a great place to sit and relax before the next stop on your tour.
Unlike Van Gogh for example, Rubens was very successful while alive and was able to live in luxury in this house.
Definitely worth seeing if for no other reason than to get a glimpse of life centuries back.
They provide you with a free booklet that explains various works, but the audio guide goes into much greater detail. I was able to see everything in detail in less than 1.5 hours. Most people would be through in less than an hour.

Antwerp is a wonderful Flemish city, but not nearly as dynamic or large as Brussels. That said there are a few important and interesting places to see: and one of the best is the home of Rubens, the great Flemish painter.
This is not a palace in any way. The Flemish of the Renaissance were a discrete and well mannered group, wealthy, sophisticated, and relatively humble compared to the French, the Spanish, the Ottomans, and the Italians of the same era. They traded out of the port at Brugges, devoted themselves to their work and families, and were instrumental in facilitating the rise of the European upper middle class. Ruben’s House is an excellent example of these Flemish values.
The Rubens house is beautifully restored, both the interiors and the gardens. It is filled with Ruben’s furniture, his workshop, and all of the things that constituted his families daily life. Of course it is filled with a great art collections as well… but for me, the most impressive thing was the leather wall coverings. It got cold in the winter, so people who could afford it covered all of their walls in leather. In the case of Ruben’s, the leather is pressed, and etched, and embossed with designs. It is quite impressive.
Give yourself two hours here and then break for lunch. It may not be worth the trip from a far off city to see. But if you are nearby, Antwerp and the Rubenshuis will not disappoint.

Rubenshuis digs deep into the artistic history of Antwerp by celebrating its prodigal son with a cavalcade of rooms dedicated to Peter Paul Rubens and his studio assistants, of which many went on to become quite famous themselves. It is a museum of both historical and personal significance. Although focused on Rubens, it gives insight into the places he painted in his life, as well as a historical context of his home and time in Antwerp.
With a myriad of potential artistic and/​or museum stops available for you when in Antwerp, this is one which will not disappoint in any way. The seemingly never ending mazes of rooms will lead you to a final resting spot in a recreated version of Rubens’ studio. This is the best place to take a seat on the bench and quietly contemplate the work of one of the world’s most famous artists.

The house of the Flemish painter Rubens is worth the visit if you’re up in Antwerp. The house is in great condition and the room allows you to step back in time to when the painter was filling up his canvases with masterpieces. The annoying thing is that you cannot take photos inside the house. I never understood why such places make these restrictions but what the hey. You can spend a good 30 – 60 minutes in the house and then head to the back garden to take those photos.

Great place to Be in antwerp

For nearly a week I have been trying to think of an appropriate review for my 500^th. The pressure of 500 is hurting my head and making eyes water. So instead of beating my brain against the wall, I said screw it! and just decided to write about what I did on my last years Spring Vacation.
Pieter Paul Rubens was a highly regarded Flemish painter who didn’t have to wait to die before he became rich and famous. His name in the art world can be compared to Michael Jordan today and made a fine damn living off his paint brushes. Proof of his high rolling is his former residence which is now a museum and open to the public. The house even by todays standards is impressive. The house has been perfectly preserved and gives the visitor a nice glimpse into the past. Each room is nicely decorated with many of Reuben’s most famous artwork hanging along the hallways and in itself is a great collection.
After you finish touring the main house, there is an amazing garden in back where on a nice day you can sit out and take in a breath of clean Antwerp air. I recommend taking your time and not rush this museum as both the main house and gardens have plenty to offer.
Photography is strictly prohibited in the house (as I found out). But you are free to snap away outside and in within the grounds of the garden. This is really a gem of a museum and not to be missed. I highly suggest arriving early, then once you exit stop in for a bite of lunch at one of the many outdoor restaurants in the nearby square.

«The magnificent house where Pieter Paul Rubens, Antwerp’s most famous painter, lived and worked. His house is now one of the most visited museums in all of Belgium.»

Reubens’ house is a must-​see for all art aficionados visiting Antwerp. It is located in one of the side streets off of Antwerp’s main shopping district – the Meir. You can walk right in with your Antwerpen city card.
The house is absolutely stunning; it is preserved fairly well and apart from looking at the different rooms and furniture such as Reubens’ day bed, there are also various pieces of artwork. The front courtyard with the statues as well as the garden was the highlight for me.

Aller à Antvers sans visiter la Maison Rubens avec vos enfants, c’est comme aller à Rome sans visiter quoi que ce soir de Romain. Parce que l’histoire de Pierre Paul Rubens est liée à celle d’Anvers, c’est vraiment une bonne idée de visiter cette maison. Pourquoi? Parce que nous entrons dans un monde d’il y a plusieurs centaines d’années, celui d’un homme qui avait son atelier de peintre chez lui, et son personnel qui réalisait pour lui ses grandes toiles, commandes d’énarques et riches marchands du monde connu.
Entrer dans la Maison Rubens (Rubenshuis) c’est sauter dans le passé. Et regarder la lumière entrer dans la maison, imaginer ce qui a bien pu se passer comme atmosphère pendant la réalisation des tableaux.
Fascinant …

18.08.2011 Was interessierte mich bisher Rubens? Alter Mann malt dicke Frau!, aber weit gefehlt! Auch als nicht kunstinteressierter gab es viele Aha-​Erlebnisse. Bild eine zeitlang anschauen und dann die Meinung der vermeintlichen Gelehrten dazu lesen;
was man dann auf einmal ebenfalls sieht = toll.
Tipp: 8 EUR, die sich lohnen (kleines Infoheft auf deutsch inkl.).

A ‘must’ for any art-​lover, as well as those interested in European history and culture.
Apart from a vast collection of paintings, the Rubenshuis also has an array of everyday objects, including furniture from the 17^th century.
The building’s architecture and the Renaissance garden are also good reasons to take in Rubenshuis on a visit to Antwerp.
Guided tours are available
The museum is open every day except Mondays. It is closed for the public holidays on January 1 and 2, May 1, Ascension Day, November 1 and 2 November and on December 25 and 26. It remains open on Easter Monday and Whit Monday.