G. Van Auwerkerken, Fire in de Coudenberg palace, 17th eeuw (c) Museum of the City of Brussels - Maison du Roi
1731
Fire
A terrible fire ravaged almost the entire palace one night in February 1731. Very cold, windy weather, strict protocol surrounding the Governess and confusion may explain the delay in putting it out. After the fire the Court moved to near-by Nassau House.