The Church of Our Lady is among the most beautiful buildings in Flanders. The church is enriched with art treasures. Many people visit the church daily as a result.
The centrepiece is Michelangelo's marble “Madonna and Child”. The sculpture was created between 1503 and 1505 by Michelangelo Buonarotti (1475-1564). This is the only sculpture to leave Italy during the artist's lifetime. The work was placed in the church in 1514.
In addition, many statues, paintings and decorated tombs can be seen.
The 1660 oil-on-panel painting “Mary, Refuge of Sinners” was created by Philippe Bernaerdt (1620-1683). Mary is surrounded by angels and above Her, the Holy Trinity is depicted. Below Mary, sinners on earth are depicted with King David, Peter, and Mary Magdalene. This work is also called “Intercession of Our Lady for Mankind”.
The artwork “The Adoration of the Shepherds” is by Pieter Jansz. Pourbus (c. 1523-1584) and was created using oil on panel. The commissioner, along with their family members, is also depicted.
Another artwork is by the Antwerp Baroque painter Gerard Seghers (1591-1651) “The Adoration of the Three Kings” (1630). It is made of oil on canvas.
The painting “Our Lady of Sorrows” (1528-1535) was created by Adriaen Isenbrandt (c. 1480-1551). The artwork is made with oil paint on panel.
Address: Church of Our Lady, Mariastraat, Bruges.
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