The Painting: This compact, miniature altarpiece was commissioned for devotions to the Virgin of the Rosary.[1] The rosary refers to both the series of prayers recited, and the string of prayer beads used as a memory device
The background landscape portrays the Coudenberg Palace in Brussels, suggesting that
Brussels, 1903–Brussels, 1971
Skip to main content Edouard Léon Théodore Mesens Brussels, 1903–Brussels, 1971
Brussels, 1870−Paris, 1953, and Brussels, 1870−Lyon, 1941
Skip to main content Gaston and Jossé (called Joseph) Bernheim-Jeune Brussels
French, Paris 1619–1690 Paris) Date: ca. 1700–1735 Culture: Flemish, probably Brussels
Brussels, 1887—Cagnes-sur-Mer, 1968
Skip to main content René Gaffé Brussels, 1887—Cagnes-sur-Mer, 1968 René Gaffé
prince Philippe François de Rubempré, Brussels (until 1766; sale, Brussels, April – duc d’Arenberg (until 1847; his sale, Brussels, October 4, 1847, no
prince Philippe François de Rubempré, Brussels (until 1766; sale, Brussels, April
April 8–10, 1861, no. 123, as "Réunion de famille"); comte Cornet de Ways Ruart, Brussels
April 8–10, 1861, no. 123, as "Réunion de famille"); comte Cornet de Ways Ruart, Brussels
comte Cornet de Ways Ruart, Brussels (until d. 1870); William T.
Credit Line: Purchase, 1871 Object Number: 71.12 comte Cornet de Ways Ruart, Brussels
of the Congo, fl. ca. 1810-70; Han Coray, Switzerland, 1920–71; Alexis Bonew, Brussels
of the Congo, fl. ca. 1810-70; Han Coray, Switzerland, 1920–71; Alexis Bonew, Brussels
Joseph Corneille (José) Van den Boogaerde, Brussels, by 1950; [Charles Ratton, Paris
1969 Object Number: 1978.412.317 Joseph Corneille (José) Van den Boogaerde, Brussels
