The exhibition, running from October 9, 2026, to April 11, 2027, presents contemporary creations by artist Charlotte Vanhoubroeck. These new designs cast a new light on the inner world of Queen Louise-Marie (1812-1850).
Queen Louise-Marie owned around a hundred sentimental jewels, including pieces with miniature portraits, locks of hair, inscriptions, and symbolic motifs. These jewels served as tangible reminders of her loved ones and tell stories of her deceased son, her relationship with King Leopold I, and her intimate friendships. Although almost none of her jewellery has survived, detailed descriptions exist in an inventory.
The DIVA museum will display the original inventory, compiled shortly after Louise-Marie's death. It meticulously numbers, describes, and values all her personal belongings, including her gold brooches, rings, bracelets, and earrings with gemstones.
Inspired by Queen Louise-Marie. Jewellery by Charlotte Vanhoubroeck
