Stedelijk Prentenkabinet, Museu em Antuérpia, Bélgica
The Stedelijk Prentenkabinet is a small museum dedicated to prints and drawings in Antwerp, housed within the Museum Plantin-Moretus complex. It displays works by local artists starting from around the 15th century, including etchings, lithographs, and sketches arranged in quiet, well-lit rooms.
The museum was founded in 1938 and grew through private collections and donations to the city. After sustaining severe damage during World War II, it reopened in 1951 and became an important center for printmaking and graphic arts in the region.
The museum's name reflects its role as a historic print collection for the city. The rooms display works by local artists across centuries, showing everyday scenes, religious subjects, and portraits that reveal how Antwerp's artistic tradition developed and was shared through images.
The museum is easy to reach on foot or by public transport and sits centrally in Antwerp near other cultural sites. The quiet rooms are designed for unhurried visits, with gentle lighting that allows you to see fine details on the fragile paper works without glare.
The museum uses special lighting and storage methods to protect the delicate prints and drawings from damage. This careful preservation allows visitors to see artworks that are hundreds of years old yet still retain their original quality and detail.
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