Between Heaven and Earth | Discover The Last Supper by Bouts

Between Heaven and Earth - Discover The Last Supper by Bouts

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Welcome to Saint Peter’s Church

Just around the corner from M Leuven, the restored St Peter’s Church is the setting for a new sensory experience. M will guide you through the fascinating story of this Gothic church and help you renew your acquaintance with its art treasures: outstanding works by Flemish Masters in their authentic context. ‘Mixed Reality’ will bring Dieric Bouts’ Last Supper truly to life and let you discover a vibrant Leuven, past and present.

HOW CAN YOU VISIT SAINT PETER’S CHURCH SAFELY?

Admittance to Saint Peter’s Church is free and you can immerse yourself in the fascinating history of this gothic church. The visitor guide is available for purchase, but a timeslot for the digital experience on tablet must be booked in advance. Book your digital experience on tablet now. If you would like to visit the exhibition using the HoloLens2, a timeslot is also required and can be booked here.

We aim to ensure that everyone can visit Saint Peter’s Church and the exhibition ‘Between Heaven and Earth – Experience Bouts’ Last Supper’ in a safe and pleasant way. We therefore ask that you comply with a number of safety measures. Find out how you can visit Saint Peter’s Church safely here.

Reocation of The Last Supper by Dieric Bouts

July 2018

2018

Relocation of the masterpieces

The final stage begins in the restoration of the church’s interior. The M-Treasury at St Peter’s is closed to allow this work. Masterpieces by several Flemish Masters that were displayed in the choir, including The Last Supper by the Leuven painter Dirk Bouts, are moved temporarily to the nave of St Peter’s Church.

2018

Autumn 2018

2018

Restoration of the choir

The murals in the coir chapels are uncovered and restored

2018

Een van de panelen van 'De Marteling van de heilige Erasmus' wordt onderzocht

December 2018

2018

Masterpiece examined

The masterpiece The Martyrdom of St Erasmus, which has hung in St Peter’s Church for almost 600 years, undergoes a series of examinations. This preliminary research is to increase our knowledge of the work before restoration begins in the spring of 2019.

2018

February 2019

2019

Restoration of the font

Restoration of the font dating from the 15th century and attributed to Quentin Massys the Elder. The original font cover disappeared during the French Revolutionary period. Josef Van Uytvanck designed the current cover in 1954, entirely in the Gothic style.

2019

'The Last Supper' of Flemish Master Dieric Bouts

March 7th 2020

2020

Opening Saint Peter's Church

The restored St Peter’s Church is the setting for an experience that touches all the senses. Immerse yourself in the fascinating story of this Gothic church and renew your acquaintance with its art treasures: outstanding works by Flemish Masters in their authentic context. ‘Mixed Reality’ brings Dieric Bouts’ Last Supper to life and lets you discover the vibrant Leuven of the past and present.

2020