Antoine Wiertz Museum

Some of Europe's creepiest art
Noteworthy for: Onetime art sensation Antoine Wiertz produced some of the most over-the-top paintings in 19th century art.

Word to the wise: Wiertz's frequent choice of lurid subjects mean his paintings certainly aren't for everyone.
Little known today, 19th century Belgian painter Antoine Wiertz was a superstar during his lifetime, famous for his melodramatic, often grisly canvasses. Some people find these hideous - they sometimes depict such subjects as premature burial and cannibalism - while others see them as a fascinating precursor to 20th century surrealism.

You can make up your mind yourself about Wiertz's strange art in this free museum located in the artist's former studio. Showing his skill as a draughtsman as well as his taste for the sensational, Wiertz's museum may not be part of the artistic mainstream but it's a must for anyone interested in the darker corner's of Europe's art history.