The Northern Renaissance comes alive through a visit to The Museum of Fine Arts in Brussels and the Flemish cities of Ghent and Bruges, first under Burgundian and then Imperial rule. Fifteenth-century Ghent was a flourishing commercial and artistic center. Visit the Cathedral of Saint Bavo, which houses Van Eyck’s master altarpiece The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb. Later, see a striking Hieronymus Bosch at The Ghent Museum of Fine Arts. In Bruges, discover impressive collections of Flemish art in the Groeninge Museum (featuring works by Jan van Eyck, Memling, and many others), as well as in the Memling Museum, housed in the historic 12th century Hospital of Saint Jean. Visits include the Church of Our Lady, with its Madonna and Child by Michelangelo, and the Franc de Bruges, with its spectacular 1529 chimneypiece. A boat ride around the city’s canals takes you through the heart of the old city, where you can marvel at churches and medieval houses reflected in the water. Expect to leave early Saturday morning and return Sunday evening.
Late cancelation fee: €225
Payment for study trips must be made no later than September 25 for the Fall 2015 semester. Any concerns in this regard should be addressed to the Cultural Program & Student Accounting Services.