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Grand Festival of the Municipality and Royal Academy of Antwerp: restoration of the Old Bourse, 1864 Creator: Unknown
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Grand Festival of the Municipality and Royal Academy of Antwerp: restoration of the Old Bourse, 1864 Creator: Unknown
Grand Festival of the Municipality and Royal Academy of Antwerp: temporary restoration of the Old Bourse during the fair, 1864. 'The most important [of] all the ceremonies, shows, and entertainments...was a fair "in the fashion of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries", held amidst the ruins of the old Bourse of Antwerp, destroyed by fire a few years ago. The chief architectural features of that building have been restores, provisionally, by M. Looymans, so far as to reproduce the effect of its interior when occupied by the stalls of the tradesmen, with a crowd of purchasers or spectators on the floor...The annual Kermesse, or festival of the patron saint of the municipality, an occasion which is always celebrated with much pomp...was combined in this instance with the two-hundredth anniversary of the foundation of the Antwerp Royal Academy of Arts, and with the jubilee, or fiftieth yearly meeting, of the Royal Society of Harmony; besides which, an exhibition of the works of living artists was opened by the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Art'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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This print captures the grand festival of the Municipality and Royal Academy of Antwerp in 1864, showcasing the temporary restoration of the Old Bourse during the fair. The scene depicts a bustling market reminiscent of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, with stalls filled with goods and a crowd of eager buyers and spectators.
The Old Bourse, which had been destroyed by fire years earlier, was meticulously restored for this special occasion by M. Looymans. The architectural features were recreated to give visitors a glimpse into its former glory as a hub for trade and commerce.
The festival was a momentous event that combined several important milestones - including the annual Kermesse celebrating the patron saint of Antwerp, the two-hundredth anniversary of the Royal Academy of Arts, and the fiftieth yearly meeting of the Royal Society of Harmony. Additionally, an exhibition featuring works by contemporary artists was opened by the Royal Society for Art Encouragement.
This print serves as a window into history, capturing not just a moment in time but also highlighting the rich cultural heritage and artistic achievements celebrated during this grand festival in Antwerp.
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