The Gruuthusemuseum, Bruges
By: Matthias Depoorter
Publisher: Ludion
Published: 2019
Place of publication: Antwerpen
Language: eng
Number of pages: 127
ISBN-13: 9789493039131
Subjects: Catalogs; Decorative arts; Gruuthusemuseum (Bruges, Belgium)
Other titles: Visitor's guide
Description: The Gruuthuse Museum is one of Bruges' loveliest monuments. The building once served as a storage place for 'gruit' - a herbal mixture used in beer-brewing - before the Gruuthuse family converted it in the early fifteenth century into a luxurious mansion, complete with oratory. This beautiful urban palace introduces you to the city's many stories, through an extensive collection of decorative art objects: lace, precious metalwork, furniture, ceramics and everyday household goods. The Gruuthuse Palace reopens this May after thorough and extensive renovation. To mark the occasion, Ludion is publishing this guide: an ideal companion for anyone interested in the rich history of Flanders and Bruges.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (page 127).