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Josh January 2nd, 2005, 12:23 PM This typical baroque church was built by the Jesuits between 1615 and 1621 to a design drawn up by their rector Francois Aguillon and Brother Peter Huyssens. It was built during the Counter-Reformation and was intended to revive the faith of believers
Rubens played an important part in the decoration of the facade , the pinnacle of the tower and especially of the interior.
Sadly, 39 great Rubens ceiling paintings were lost in a fire in 1718 and most of the original marble was also destroyed. The apse of the main altar and the Mary Chapel were spared and still convey an impression of the church’s former splendor.
The present interior was created by Jan Peter van Baurscheit the Elder, who also built the pulpit and the splendid casing for the Forceville organ. There are also sculptures and wood carvings by Michiel van der Voort, Andries de Nole and others.
A single painting hangs above the altar but it is not always the same one. An original mechanism which is still in working order makes it possible to change the paintings.
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Raine January 2nd, 2005, 02:01 PM 9/10
DamienK January 2nd, 2005, 11:31 PM 8/10
Fabio January 25th, 2005, 03:46 AM 10/10
to me it's a 10, just amazing
Henk October 16th, 2005, 02:25 PM Realy beautiful. 9.5/10
Can someone tell me where this church is in Antwerp. I've never seen it when I was visiting Antwerp.
El_Greco October 16th, 2005, 03:15 PM 9/10
Josh October 16th, 2005, 07:15 PM Realy beautiful. 9.5/10
Can someone tell me where this church is in Antwerp. I've never seen it when I was visiting Antwerp.
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Phobos October 16th, 2005, 11:36 PM Great Baroque building!
9/10
Benonie December 22nd, 2005, 08:25 PM Realy beautiful. 9.5/10
Can someone tell me where this church is in Antwerp. I've never seen it when I was visiting Antwerp.
The church is in the city centre, only about 100 meter east of the "Grote Markt". It's on the most beautifull (carfree) square of Antwerp: T"he Conscienceplein" with the old city library and a good bunch of bars and restaurants. You will like it.
Reflex December 22nd, 2005, 11:34 PM 8.5/10.
Sinjin P. December 23rd, 2005, 06:07 AM 8.5/10
forvine February 20th, 2006, 10:23 AM 8.5/10
Mosaic April 26th, 2006, 09:50 AM 9/10
crossbowman June 30th, 2006, 12:43 AM 9/10
Valia July 16th, 2006, 03:11 AM 8.5/10
tipycal Jesuit church but nice
clarky July 16th, 2006, 02:03 PM 8/10
sharpie20 July 16th, 2006, 09:17 PM 9/10
The interior looks better than the exterior
Stiggen July 17th, 2006, 05:09 PM 8,5/10
gutooo September 15th, 2006, 03:37 AM 9/10
delmaule October 1st, 2006, 03:51 AM 9/10
W!CKED April 20th, 2007, 07:38 AM 9/10
Kelsen May 4th, 2007, 04:19 AM 8/10.
marpa June 13th, 2007, 10:55 PM 9/10
LMCA1990 February 25th, 2008, 06:52 AM 9/10
Nikkodemo July 21st, 2008, 03:41 PM 9.5/10
Mateus_ July 22nd, 2008, 02:16 PM 8/10
henry hill January 21st, 2009, 03:47 AM 8,5/10
antigoon99 March 30th, 2009, 11:18 AM 10/10 most beautful church of Belgium, the square before the church is really great in the summer.
Ni3lS May 24th, 2009, 04:52 PM 8,5/10
tonyssa May 26th, 2009, 02:42 PM 9/10
Jan Del Castillo September 27th, 2009, 05:17 AM 9. Very good. Regards.
Heroico December 7th, 2009, 06:15 PM This typical baroque church was built by the Jesuits between 1615 and 1621 to a design drawn up by their rector Francois Aguillon and Brother Peter Huyssens. It was built during the Counter-Reformation and was intended to revive the faith of believers
Rubens played an important part in the decoration of the facade , the pinnacle of the tower and especially of the interior.
Sadly, 39 great Rubens ceiling paintings were lost in a fire in 1718 and most of the original marble was also destroyed. The apse of the main altar and the Mary Chapel were spared and still convey an impression of the church’s former splendor.
The present interior was created by Jan Peter van Baurscheit the Elder, who also built the pulpit and the splendid casing for the Forceville organ. There are also sculptures and wood carvings by Michiel van der Voort, Andries de Nole and others.
A single painting hangs above the altar but it is not always the same one. An original mechanism which is still in working order makes it possible to change the paintings.
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9.5/10
c6josh December 8th, 2009, 05:56 AM voted 7/10
samuelsamario December 25th, 2009, 02:47 AM 8/10
Srdjan Adamovic January 21st, 2010, 10:33 AM 9.5/10
Mike____ August 7th, 2010, 02:38 PM very nice! 10!
romanito August 12th, 2010, 06:24 PM 8/10
yudibali2008 June 2nd, 2011, 04:35 AM 9/10
mossimoh June 3rd, 2011, 11:37 PM 9/10
dnh310 June 4th, 2011, 12:03 AM 8,5/10
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