Picture by Godfried Guffens of hooded falcon from Belgium

Date Created: 06 December 2012

Author: Godfried Guffens

Source: Valkeniers.be

Owner: Belgium

Location: Belgium, Hasselt

Click link to download the file: Hasselt-Raadzaal_1.jpg (886.3 KB)

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The painting was made by Godfried Guffens in 1864. The scenery is about Count Arnout van Loen when he renews the privilege of the city of Hasselt in 1232. Many thanks to Modest Munters and Kris Ulens.
 

Additional infrormation on artist Godried Guffens (in Flemish) -

http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godfried_Guffens

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