Beguine Collection

Mechthild of Magdeburg (1207-1282 / 1294). Medieval mystic. En
Mechthild of Magdeburg (1207-1282/1294). Medieval mystic. Engraving by C. Roberts. La Ilustracion Artistica, 1896. Colored

Portrait of a Woman in a Leopard Cloak, c1545. Creator: Jan Cornelisz Vermeyen
Portrait of a Woman in a Leopard Cloak, c1545. The luxuriousness of this gentlewoman's stole or mantel of European lynx is set off against a variation of a simple linen beguin headdress

Lancet windows, 1873 (stained glass)
MAE181392 Lancet windows, 1873 (stained glass) by Bethune, Jean-Baptiste (1821-94); Begijnhofkerk Sint Amandsberg, Ghent, Belgium; ePaul Maeyaert; Belgian, out of copyright

The Begijnhof, founded in c. 1235 (photo)
MAE172806 The Begijnhof, founded in c.1235 (photo) by Netherlandish School; Bruges, Belgium; (add.info.: once served as a place of refuge; ); ePaul Maeyaert; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Corner of the Beguines Houses; Coin de Beguinage, 1898 (oil on canvas)
825530 Corner of the Beguines Houses; Coin de Beguinage, 1898 (oil on canvas) by Le Sidaner, Henri Eugene Augustin (1862-1939); 44x69 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Beguine monastery
Illustration of a Beguine monastery

View of the Damrak in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Frans Schikkinger, 1848 - 1902

BEGUINE
A BEGUINE from the Dutch/Belgian Netherlands : they were not a formal order, but communities of pious women, who kept their property and sometimes lived at home

Beguine houses, Begijnhof (Beguinage), Bruges (Brugge), Belgium, Europe

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Discover the enchanting world of the Beguines, a medieval movement of religious women who embraced a simple, communal lifestyle. Mechthild of Magdeburg (1207-1282/1294), a renowned mystic and poet, was among the many women who found solace and spiritual growth within the Beguine community. The Beguinage, with its iconic Lancet windows illuminating the quiet corners, was founded in around 1235 and provided a sanctuary for these women. The stained glass windows of The Begijnhof in Amsterdam, created in 1873, offer a glimpse into the serene atmosphere that once surrounded these spiritual havens. The Coin de Beguinage, painted in 1898, captures the essence of the Beguine houses, with their distinctive gabled roofs and quaint gardens. These structures served as both homes and places of worship for the Beguines, who lived in harmony with one another, dedicating their lives to prayer, work, and charitable deeds. Frans Schikkinger's 19th-century painting of the Damrak in Amsterdam offers a glimpse into the bustling city life that surrounded the Beguinages. Amidst the hustle and bustle, the peaceful existence of the Beguines stands as a testament to their unwavering commitment to their faith and community. Embrace the history and spirituality of the Beguines as we explore their captivating story, one that continues to inspire and intrigue us today.