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The sound of... The Duarte family

The Duarte family was one of the most musical families in Antwerp in the 17th-century. This playlist introduces you to their music.

The sound of... Antwerp's churches

What music was played in the churches of Antwerp in the 17th and 18th centuries? You'll find out in this playlist.

The sound of... Antwerp

Antwerp faced economic headwinds in the 18th century. But music could still be heard. Listen here to the soundtrack of a city in crisis.

Since 2023, there has been a special lute in our collection, examples of which have only survived in Flemish paintings from the first half of the 17th century. Musician and instrument maker Justin Glaie produced the lute in 2021, at our request.

Who were the Duartes?

Who were the members of the Duarte family? What was their profession? Who did they know? What role did their Jewish roots play? And what did music mean to them? Find out here.

A new harpsichord for Museum Vleeshuis

Instrument maker Bas Neelen is building a playable harpsichord for Museum Vleeshuis based on the example of a Flemish Masterpiece from the museum's collection: a 1615 harpsichord by Antwerp-based maker Andreas Ruckers. It is the very first time this more than 400 year-old instrument will be reproduced.