Gaspar Museum, local art museum in Belgium
The Gaspar Museum is a museum housed in a 19th-century building in Arlon, Belgium, displaying the works of two artist brothers. The rooms contain animal sculptures and plaster works by Jean Gaspar, photographs by Charles Gaspar, rotating exhibitions, and religious artworks including the Fisenne altarpiece from the early 1500s.
Jean Gaspar lived from 1861 to 1931 and was a sculptor who specialized in animal figures, learning from renowned artist Jef Lambeaux. His brother Charles, born in 1871 and died in 1950, worked as a photographer and collected artworks that were later unified in the museum.
The museum is named after the Gaspar family, who shaped artistic life in Arlon. The rooms display how Jean and Charles Gaspar influenced local culture through sculpture and photography, reflecting the town's creative heritage.
The museum is situated in a quiet area of Arlon and is easy to reach on foot, with parking available nearby. Pets are not permitted inside, but a cloakroom is provided for coats and bags to keep the interior tidy.
The Fisenne altarpiece dates from the early 1500s and was created by artists from the Antwerp school, offering a rare glimpse into religious craftsmanship from that period. This historic piece is often overlooked despite being one of the most remarkable objects in the collection.
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