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culture 10 Van Eyck Exhibition All works of the renowned brothers in one room! Groups are welcome to the Van Eyck Exhibition in the agreeable 17th century Capucienen church (built in 1635 and extended in 1956). Maaseik has always been well disposed to its world-class sons. A statute of the brothers was erected on ‘Belgium’s most beautiful market’ way back in 1864. Look and learn Besides actual-size slides and photos of all paintings, an original Xray of the central panel of The Lamb of God and copies of Aelman and Kraewinkels, there are also lots of interesting details on the origin, craft and works of these Flemish masters. You would normally have to travel the world to see these oeuvres. Now you can see everything in Maaseik! Van Eyck Exhibition Capucienenstraat 23, 3680 Maaseik Tel 089 56 68 90, fax 089 56 05 61 Email: musea@maaseik.be www.museamaaseik.be Prices: Guided groups only: 1 Tip: individuals can join a guided Van Eyck walk every Sunday throughout the year. The walk includes a visit to the exhibition (2-4 pm). Price: 3 (see p.30) Attractive park west of Sint-Gertrudis church The Roman-gothic Sint-Anna church in Aldeneik Find out about Aldeneik’s history but don’t trip over the sorceress’s stone... Aldeneik’s Roman-gothic Sint-Anna church boasts a long and diverse history. The first structures date from the 730s when the local saints Harlindis and Relindis built a convent. Some 1270 years later the exterior of the church has been fully restored, while the interior is home to some remarkable pictures and objects of interest. The remains of old murals and a floor slab incorporated into the wall, which goes by the name ‘the sorceress’s stone’ according to an old legend, would fire anyone’s imagination. If you’re curious too, call the tourism service now to arrange a guided tour. Rest and reflection in Heppeneert Be sure to visit the remarkable village of Heppeneert. Every house is built on the west side of the road along the Maas levee. Heppeneert’s parochial church has been a busy place of pilgrimage since 1883. The scent of burning candles and hundreds of votive tiles accentuate the typical ambience of Sint-Gertrudis church. The 16th century figures constitute the most important artistic elements of the interior, including the retable fragment of Sint-Jan Evangelist and BVM of Rest. The attractive park west of the church is home to the small chapels of the Seven Sorrows of Mary. Highly recommended for those that wish to find some peace and quiet for reflection.
The John Selbach Museum will open to the public in the former Ursulinen convent on Boomgaardstraat in the course of 2008. The local authority and the John Selbach Foundation have agreed on building a new main entrance for those with special access needs, which will make the museum truly open to all. The museum gives visitors the opportunity to see a large yet unconventional collection, with furniture, dolls and toys alongside paintings. Romance in the kitchen, W. van Mieris (17th century) Romanticism in four centuries of painting Two departments The Painter and his model, F. de Braekeleer (19th century) The first department accommodates the extensive collection of paintings spanning four centuries from the 16th century to the early 20th century. Subjects include interiors, cityscapes, landscapes and seascapes, still lifes, animals and human portraits. As such, visitors make a cultural journey through time as they move through the museum – in more ways than one. That sense of travelling through time is enhanced by the series of rooms furnished in various styles, from Renaissance to Biedemeier. Dolls Museum Hostess Corinne’s Dolls Museum is also housed in the former monastery. The museum came to Maaseik after having been in Maastricht for 10 years. The collection comprises more than 400 dolls, the oldest from 1780, the youngest from 1950. Besides wooden dolls, there are also dolls made out of papier mâché, wax, fabric and biscuit porcelain. Again, the route takes visitors on a journey through time. We move through rooms with 17th and 18th century decors, kitchens and salons. As well as dolls, there are plenty of accessories to admire, including furniture, services, toys made of tin, teddy bears, trains and other bits and bobs. > culture 11 Opening hours: May-October: Wednesdays through Saturdays: 11 am till 5 pm October-May: Wednesdays through Saturdays: 11 am till 4 pm Info: Tourism Maaseik 089 81 92 90 Groups (< 20 persons) are asked to reserve Prices: One ticket for the whole complex providing access to both departments Children (up to 12 years) (when accompanied by an adult): 3 Adults: 6 Over 65s, groups (< 20 persons), concessionary pass holders: 5
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