Going to a new country is both exciting and nerve wracking, yet I find it to be amazing that walking into an art museum such as this one is able to take you away from your worries and the chaos of your surroundings. When first walking into the museum in Brussels, I was surprised with a sculpture of one of my favorite artists, David Altmejd! The sculpture is pictured below:Although this sculpture may seem very different to some, I believe that his creativity is inspiring and very different from the “norm.” I am very excited that I got the opportunity to witness his piece in person (and coincidentally!).

Upon entering the museum, we were given an assignment to go search for a piece, admire and study it, and then report on it for today’s blog post. My Piece was A Portrait of a Genoese Lady with her Daughter by Antonie Van Dyck: This piece was very heartwarming knowing that I was witnessing an actual Van Dyck masterpiece in person. I admired how the darker colors for the background added light to the woman and her daughter, giving them power and prestige. Although I do not know anything about the woman or her daughter, I am able to tell that they were of high honor due to how they are portrayed in this picture. I noticed how the daughter had on light colors, which may have represented purity. The little details are really evident in this piece and I am glad that I was given the task to find and analyze it.

I am very excited for more adventures to come!