COSIJN, Jan - b. 1646 Brussel, d. 1708 Brussel - WGA

COSIJN, Jan

(b. 1646 Brussel, d. 1708 Brussel)

Flemish architect and sculptor whose name is attached to the reconstruction of the Grand Place of Brussels. He became master sculptor in 1678. He built the Bellona House in Brussels in 1697 for Prince Eugène of Savoy-Carignan. On the Grand Place the Maison du Roi d’Espagne and the Maison de la Brouette are attributed to him because of the resemblance to the Bellona House.

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The design of the remarkable 17th-century fa�ade of the Bellona House is attributed to the architect Jan Cosijn. As protection against air pollution and acid rain, a roof in glass and stainless materials covers the courtyard since 1995. In this unique setting, regular meetings, seminars and other events take place dedicated to the performing arts.

The Baroque fa�ade of the building shows a unifying and classicist arrangement. It is a successful compromise between strict classical composition and lush Flemish Baroque style.

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The design of the remarkable 17th-century fa�ade of the Bellona House is attributed to the architect Jan Cosijn. As protection against air pollution and acid rain, a roof in glass and stainless materials covers the courtyard since 1995. In this unique setting, regular meetings, seminars and other events take place dedicated to the performing arts.

The Baroque fa�ade of the building shows a unifying and classicist arrangement. It is a successful compromise between strict classical composition and lush Flemish Baroque style.

Exterior view
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Exterior view

The design of the remarkable 17th-century fa�ade of the Bellona House is attributed to the architect Jan Cosijn. As protection against air pollution and acid rain, a roof in glass and stainless materials covers the courtyard since 1995. In this unique setting, regular meetings, seminars and other events take place dedicated to the performing arts.

The Baroque fa�ade of the building shows a unifying and classicist arrangement. It is a successful compromise between strict classical composition and lush Flemish Baroque style.

Exterior view
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On the Grand Place in Brussels the “Maison du Roi d’Espagne” and the “Maison de la Brouette” are attributed to Cosijn because of the resemblance to the Bellona House.

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