Snijders&Rockoxhuis

Overview

Snijders&Rockoxhuis is a combined museum in two adjoining 17th-century townhouses — the former homes of painter Frans Snijders and burgomaster Nicolaas Rockox. The collection includes paintings by Rubens, Van Dyck, Jordaens, and Brueghel in their original domestic setting.

Highlights

• Rubens' Incredulity of Thomas: A major Rubens work displayed in Rockox's parlour.
• Period Rooms: Fully furnished 17th-century Antwerp interiors — one of the best-preserved Golden Age homes in Flanders.
• Garden: A courtyard garden linking the two houses.

History

Nicolaas Rockox (1560–1640) was burgomaster and a patron of Rubens. Frans Snijders (1579–1657) was a painter specializing in still life and animal scenes. The museum opened in 1977.

Visitor Tips

• Closed Mondays.
• Often overlooked — a quiet alternative to the crowded Rubens House.
• Duration: 45–60 minutes.