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Additional "besloten hofje" from Mechelen.

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1501 - 1525 Mechelen

Because they all come from the same place they all have a very simular look to them.

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1501 - 1533 Mechelen
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16th century - Mechelen

All of the "besloten hofjes" , enclosed gardens, on this page sit in cabinets. Clicking on the picture will take you to the museum catalog of the piece where you'll be able to find even more photos of each item.

Even more Pictures

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circa 1510 Brabant

All of these on this page come from Mechelen except the one above.

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1501 - 1525 Mechelen

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1501 - 1525 Mechelen (detail of the one above)

Clicking on any of these pictures will take you to the on-line museum listing for the item where you will find more information and in most cases, many more photos of the item.

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1510(ca) Mechelen

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1501 - 1525 Mechelen