Queen Mathilde of the Belgians is back to work after the Christmas break.
This week, Queen Mathilde visited the Mudel Museum to see an “Emile Claus. Prince of Luminism” which focuses on the life and art of artist Emile Claus.
The Queen of the Belgians was able to tour the display and meet with curators during her visit which began with the presentation of flowers by some children.
Claus was a Belgian Impressionist born in 1849. The painter was known for developing a style of painting known as “luminism” which focuses on light within the painting.
The exhibition celebrates both the 175th anniversary of his birth and the 100th anniversary of his death in May 1924. It includes over 125 different paintings that represent his entire artistic career.
Queen Mathilde was able to see a painting on loan from the Royal Collection, “Two Friends Punished”.
The Belgian Queen went with a quiet but composed monochrome look for her museum visit. She wore a grey checked blouse with a draped detail over the left shoulder and a pair of wide-legged grey trousers along with a striking sapphire ring that she was given as a tenth wedding anniversary present by her husband, King Philippe.
