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North Brabant · Culture & daily life

Jesualda Kwanten: bronze portraits in the convent

The sculpture collection of Sister Jesualda Kwanten is housed in the motherhouse of the Zusters van Liefde (Sisters of Charity) in Tilburg. Viewing in a chapel is by appointment; a virtual presentation is also available online.

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A face in bronze

The collection includes bronze portraits of, among others, Beatrix, Juliana and Toon Hermans. With each face, look first at posture and expression. Which details catch your attention before you read the name? That way, recognition is joined by attention to form.

A sculpture from different sides

A sculpture is looked at differently from a flat image. During a visit, ask how much space there is to view the sculptures from several viewpoints. Compare what a different angle does to the impression a face makes.

A digital introduction first

The virtual presentation offers a first introduction before you request an appointment. There you might choose a work you would like to hear more about. Then discuss which sculptures can be seen in person and how the visit is organised within the convent complex.

Before you go

Strictly by appointment through the congregation. Fixed weekly hours in other guides are not confirmed public opening; ask about accessibility.

Sources

This first edition has been compiled from collected museum information. Not all of the information has yet been confirmed by the museum. Viewing tips are by the editorial team. The sources used are listed below.

  1. Beeldenmuseum van Zr. Jesualda Kwanten — source 1

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Research reference supplied; source content and claims still to be verified independently.

  2. Beeldenmuseum van Zr. Jesualda Kwanten — source 2

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Research reference supplied; source content and claims still to be verified independently.

  3. Beeldenmuseum van Zr. Jesualda Kwanten — source 3

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Research reference supplied; source content and claims still to be verified independently.

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