Castle ‘Het Steen’ at Elewijt (Belgium)
The origin of this castle, in traditional Flemish style, returns up to somewhere in the Middle Ages, but the exact date of building is not known.
In 1635 the world famous painter Peter Paul Rubens bought this castle and stayed there every summer until his dead in 1640.
That’s why the castle is also called ‘the Rubens castle’.
It can be admired in several landscape paintings of the Master.
The back side of this castle is also worthwhile to have a look at and can be seen here
and with just one click below you can see the whole ‘Castles of Belgium’ series so far
Mauro Stradotto 10. April 2011, 10:32
Torni a farci sognare con le splendide immagini di questi castelli da favola!!!Ti auguro una felice domenica,
Mauro
Sylvia Schulz 6. April 2011, 17:15
Ein berühmtes Haus wunderschön von Dir hier gezeigtlg Sylvia
aspectus 6. April 2011, 7:25
In wunderbarem Licht und ganz ohne Besucher, zeigt deine Aufnahme die Schönheit dieses stilvollen Schlosses!!!LG Renate
Lawson McCulloch 5. April 2011, 20:39
A very nicely composed shot of this very impressive building.best wishes from Lawson.
Vjdj2 5. April 2011, 9:56
Looks a great place to visit!!! Greetings, vjGünter Nau 5. April 2011, 7:54
Ein schönes Bild dieses herausragenden Gebäudes. Gute Arbeit Mark.Grüße Günter
aline64 5. April 2011, 7:33
Un chateau magnifique saisi sous une jolie lumière et dans un bel écrin de verdure !amicalement
Adele D. Oliver 5. April 2011, 0:15
Very fine architecture ... beautiful view of this castle against the blue sky and so well framed .... a great addition to your beautiful series.cheers, Adele
Wolfgang Bazer 4. April 2011, 22:30
Eine schöne Fortsetzung Deiner belgischen Schlösserserie!LG Wolfgang
Vitória Castelo Santos 4. April 2011, 20:22
Thanks very much for sharing this wonderful picture and the story castle.Regards
Vitoria
viola d 4. April 2011, 19:31
Such a pity Sir Rubens could enjoy this splendid place for only 5 years. I love the natural framing of the branches, twigs, and the tree on the left. Must be a wonderful place to visit. Rgds, ViolaCsomorLászló 4. April 2011, 19:21
Solch ein guter Ort, um geboren werden oder nicht?-:))
lg
CsL
Vera M. Shulga 4. April 2011, 18:14
Wonderful view in perfect light!Irbenika 4. April 2011, 13:08
Klasse composition!!! Very interesting information about the castle!Irb
Gunther Hasler 4. April 2011, 13:06
Ein attraktives Schloß und ein fein gestaltetes Foto in sehr schönem Licht, Mark! Seinem berühmten Bewohner kann ich verstehen, es würde mir auch gefallen! ;-))LG Gunther