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A work by James Ensor acquired by Flanders
25/1/24 - Acquisition - Ghent, Museum voor Schone Kunsten - In 2023, the twentieth anniversary of the Flemish Masterpieces Decree was celebrated: promulgated on January 24, 2003, the Topstukkendecreet’s mission is to protect Flemish movable cultural heritage deemed "rare and indispensable". Equivalent to France’s "national treasure" classification, the Topstukkenlijst draws up a list of items that must be protected for their historical, archaeological, scientific or artistic importance, and which may not be taken out of the country. To mark this twentieth anniversary, an exhibition entitled "Rare and Indispensable" will be on show at the MAS in Antwerp until February, presenting a selection of masterpieces [1] The exhibition features James Ensor’s The Consoling Virgin, which was added…
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