The Rockoxhuis, a patrician residence in Antwerp of immense cultural and historical value, was originally the abode of Nicolaas Rockox, one of the most important citizens of Antwerp around 1600. Rockox, who played a leading role in the civic life of his native city as burgomaster during the first half of the 17th century, was also of major importance for the city as a patron of the arts. His association, among others, with Peter Paul Rubens, to whom he gave considerable support, coupled with his friendship with the artist, enabled him to assemble an impressive collection of art over the years. Works by Pieter Aertsen, Brueghel, Jan Wildens or Anthonis van Dyck graced the rooms of his house along with other art treasures.

Housed by the Nicolaas Rockox Foundation in association with the KBC (formerly the Kredietbank) in the painstakingly restored former residence of Nicolaas Rockox, the Rockoxhuis art collection today comprises works by Peter Paul Rubens, Anthonis van Dyck, Jacob Jordaens, David Teniers the Younger, Frans Snyders and Pieter Brueghel the Younger.

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