The Celestine Priory at Leuven
From monastery to library
Mark Derez (Author), Anne Verbrugge (Author),
On the corner of the Croylaan and the Celestijnenlaan stands a red wall. An introverted building which does not immediately reveal its past is hidden behind the wall. Nevertheless, it has an extremely prestigious history. It is as though it was written entirely in capital letters and golden initials: a monastery of the order of the Celestines, unique in the Netherlands, with a founder who was a politician of European stature, William of Croy, counsellor of Philip the Fair and Charles V. Rombaut Keldermans was appointed for its construction and Jan Mone, the most important representative of Renaissance sculpture in the Netherlands, for the sculpture. The ruins of the monastery were recently restored by the internationally celebrated Rafael Moneo and integrated in the Campus Library Arenberg.
Foreword
Introduction
The Dynasty
Mark Derez
The Will
Mark Derez
The Order
Jan Roegiers
The Prince
Mark Derez
The Monastery
Mark Derez
The Mausoleum
Patrick Valvekens
The Monastery Library
Chris Coppens
The Dismantling
Mark Derez
The Looting
Mark Derez
The Stables
Mark Derez
The Test Station
Jos Baplu en André Vansteenwegen
The Campus Library
Luc Verpoest
The Arenberg Campus Library in facts and figures
From monastery to library. Chronology
Sources and Literature
Colophon
Frequently Asked Questions
What is "The Celestine Priory at Leuven" about?
On the corner of the Croylaan and the Celestijnenlaan stands a red wall. An introverted building which does not immediately reveal its past is hidden behind the wall. Nevertheless, it has an extremely prestigious history. It is as though it was written entirely in capital letters and golden initials: a monastery of the order of the Celestines, unique in the Netherlands, with a founder who was a politician of European stature, William of Croy, counsellor of Philip the Fair and Charles V. Rombaut Keldermans was appointed for its construction and Jan Mone, the most important representative of Renaissance sculpture in the Netherlands, for the sculpture. The ruins of the monastery were recently restored by the internationally celebrated Rafael Moneo and integrated in the Campus Library Arenberg.
Who wrote "The Celestine Priory at Leuven"?
"The Celestine Priory at Leuven" was written by Mark Derez and Anne Verbrugge.
Mark Derez is archivaris aan het universiteitsarchief (Katholieke Universiteit Leuven).
Anne Verbrugge is kunsthistorica en als conservator verbonden aan de dienst Kunstpatrimonium van de KU Leuven.
Is "The Celestine Priory at Leuven" part of a series?
Yes, "The Celestine Priory at Leuven" is part of the "Lovaniensia - 600 Years KU Leuven" series. It's book 22 in the series.
What is the Table of Contents for "The Celestine Priory at Leuven"?
Foreword
Introduction
The Dynasty
Mark Derez
The Will
Mark Derez
The Order
Jan Roegiers
The Prince
Mark Derez
The Monastery
Mark Derez
The Mausoleum
Patrick Valvekens
The Monastery Library
Chris Coppens
The Dismantling
Mark Derez
The Looting
Mark Derez
The Stables
Mark Derez
The Test Station
Jos Baplu en André Vansteenwegen
The Campus Library
Luc Verpoest
The Arenberg Campus Library in facts and figures
From monastery to library. Chronology
Sources and Literature
Colophon
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