KBR preserves 279 manuscripts from the prestigious Library of the Dukes of Burgundy. Thanks to an ambitious digitization project, this exceptional collection is now fully available online. Zoom in on the finest details of the most beautiful miniatures and admire art of the highest calibre.
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Brett Kostrzewski, postdoctoral researcher at KU Leuven, guides you through the world of late-medieval music manuscripts from the Low Countries.
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The KBR Museum, the place where the manuscript collection of the Burgundian dukes shines, will reopen its doors on May 23, 2025. Thanks to a unique musical experience, visitors will now be able to enjoy the magical polyphony of the 15th and 16th centuries in the museum.
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Dive into the world of letters, calligraphy, and typography. In this creative workshop, graphic designer Astrid […]
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In this hands-on workshop, graphic designer Astrid Fieuws approaches bookbinding with a fresh perspective, inspired by […]
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At the end of the Middle Ages, Brussels belonged to the dukes of Burgundy. These rich […]
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On the contrary: before the invention of printing, there was no other means of reproducing a text.
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Grinning monkeys, bawdy scenes, the strangest androgynous creatures … Medieval books are full of fantasy and humor.
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In the 15th century, present-day Belgium is part of the realm of the Dukes of Burgundy.
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