The object in context
The city commissioned Jérôme Duquesnoy’s statue in 1619. Following thefts, the original entered the City Museum in 1966; a copy stands at the fountain. The statue, its public copy and the separate costume collection are therefore three distinct things to plan for, not three names for the same display.
Try this when you look
Write down what you want to see: the original sculpture, the fountain setting or the costumes. Compare how each changes the object’s meaning: conservation, public use or dressing. Do not label a photograph of the fountain as the original museum-held statue. A familiar city symbol still needs a precise image caption.
Before you visit
The City Museum announces closure from 4 January to 1 March 2027 and a changed presentation afterwards. Check that notice before visiting the original. The GardeRobe has its own visitor information; an old campaign page does not establish either museum’s current access.
- The object in context: The city commissioned Jérôme Duquesnoy’s statue in 1619.
- Try this when you look: Write down what you want to see: the original sculpture, the fountain setting or the costumes.
- Before you visit: The City Museum announces closure from 4 January to 1 March 2027 and a changed presentation afterwards.