Burgundian chapel

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The Burgundian chapel is a chapel in the city of Antwerp, located on Markgravestraat 17.

History: The chapel was built around 1490 as a chapel of the Court of Immerseel, commissioned by Jan I van Immerseel. It changed owners regularly. From 1529 the court was gradually enclosed by building. From the 18th century onwards, the buildings of the Court were in decline, and even a fat melting plant was established. The buildings were threatened with demolition in the 19th century. In 1876 the buildings came into the possession of the Beukelaer. They had the chapel and the paintings restored there. In 1926 the court came into possession of the Antwerp insurance company Securitas. Restorations were carried out again.

Building: The construction of this brick late Gothic chapel is attributed to Herman de Wagmaeckere. The chapel is located on the first floor of the courtyard. The choir, on the north side, collars out like a trilateral mark. Underneath the chapel is a passage that connects two courtyards.

Interior: Special is the overlocking with cross rib vaults. Late Gothic sculpture shows the passion instruments. The special late-gothic...