Museum De Reede is the first museum in Antwerp dedicated exclusively to graphic art. The collection spans five centuries, showcasing works on paper, including lithographs, engravings, and etchings, by three undisputed masters: Francisco Goya, Félicien Rops, and Edvard Munch.
Antwerp’s first museum dedicated exclusively to graphic art, featuring masterworks on paper by Francisco Goya, Félicien Rops, and Edvard Munch.

Museum De Reede in the Historic Centre of Antwerp is Belgium's first specialized institution dedicated entirely to graphic art. The collection focuses on masterworks on paper, spanning from the seventeenth to the twenty-first century. Visitors can examine intricate techniques like etching, engraving, and lithography across five centuries of printmaking. At the core of the experience are profound works by three masters: Francisco Goya, Félicien Rops, and Edvard Munch. Their drawings and prints offer an intimate, powerful look at human emotion and societal reflection.

Established in 2017 by Dutch art collector Harry Rutten, Museum De Reede in Antwerp is dedicated to graphic art. The institution's foundation was laid in 2006 when Rutten's collection toured internationally, drawing around 100,000 visitors and inspiring a permanent venue. Officially opening on June 9, 2017, the museum secured a space in the city's cultural district, showcasing **graphic masterpieces on paper** by Francisco Goya, Félicien Rops, and Edvard Munch.
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