The Brueghels are the most famous family in the history of Western art. They were innovators and entrepreneurs who were active from around 1550 to 1700. Their roots in Brabant played a major role in their art, which focuses on the people, land, and culture of this region.

For almost two centuries, the Brueghels produced hundreds of paintings, drawings, and prints that captivate and entertain viewers. These works are admired for their witty compositions, universal messages, and exceptional cra...

Face to face. The people behind mummy portraits (Ben van den Bercken, Olaf Kaper, eds) accompanies the first exhibition on Ancient Egyptian mummy portraits in the Netherlands.

Who were the people portrayed? How were they depicted and why? Who were they seen by? And: how do we think about self-presentation and being remembered in an age of selfies and fluid identities? In this lushly illustrated book, readers not only get to know the people portrayed, but also the makers, relatives, collectors...