Roger Raveel (1921 - 2013) is one of the most important Belgian artists after the Second World War. He made his breakthrough in the mid-1960s. From then on, he was a leading voice in painting in Belgium and the Netherlands.

His work is characterised by the repetition of certain motifs, such as the white square, bright colours and graphic contours. But Raveel's oeuvre never stood still: he oscillated between figurative motifs and virtuoso, abstract touches.

Throughout all these evolutions, there was one constant: his village, Machelen-aan-de-Leie. Raveel was born there in 1921 and continued to live and work there throughout his life. He loved his village and drew inspiration from it. He painted what he saw: the landscapes, houses and inhabitants of Machelen-aan-de-Leie. From cats to stoves, from concrete walls to drying laundry.

During this walk, you will discover some of the places that were important to Raveel and look over his shoulder at his village. Download the map here.