Hôtel Goblet D'Alviella
History
The building, with a strong Renaissance influence, was built in 1882 and is decorated with four sgraffiti. It was the first time these were applied on a large scale in Brussels. They were drawn by sculptor Julien Dillens and executed by architect Jean Baes. Under the entablature of the two large windows, each has a narrow acanthus motif. Above it, a water-themed frieze depicts Triton and a siren surrounded by dolphins and putti. Between the columns is an allegory of architecture (plumb in hand and foot resting on a piece of Ionic column). The medallion between the windows is by Dillens and represents Minerva. The Greek text τεχνων εραστρια means 'she who loves art'. Under the cornice is a Venetian loggia. Between the columns are six blue tinted stained glass windows with geometric motifs.
The building is currently occupied by a private school.
Gallery
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Façade
References
- ^ Binney, Marcus (1998). Town Houses Urban Houses from 1200 to the Present Day. Whitney Library of Design. p. 128. ISBN 9780823069620. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
- ^ Saint-Gilles Huit siècles d'histoire[s]. 1216-2016 (in French). Mardaga. 2016. p. 141. ISBN 9782804703431. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
- ^ Brussels. Michelin Travel Publications. 2001. ISBN 9782060001531. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
- ^ "Hôtel Goblet d'Alviella" (in French). monument.heritage.brussels. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
External links
- Media related to Hôtel Goblet d'Alviella at Wikimedia Commons
- Hôtel Goblet d'Alviella at monument.heritage.brussels