Every exhibition begins with an encounter.

Brueghel. The Spirit of Collecting grew out of a dialogue between Brun Fine Art and De Jonckheere, two galleries with distinct histories and areas of expertise, brought together by a shared vision of art and collecting.

In this video, Francesca Ghiringhelli and Laura de Jonckheere share the story behind the project, where Flemish painting meets sculpture and decorative arts, creating a dialogue of unexpected connections, affinities and discoveries.

The film opens at Palazzo Reale in Milan, currently hosting I Brueghel. Le origini dei generi pittorici in Europa, before moving to Brun Fine Art’s gallery at Via Gesù 17, where Brueghel. The Spirit of Collecting will be on view until 19 December 2026.

Two distinct exhibitions reflecting the enduring fascination of the Brueghels’ world and the extraordinary richness of their artistic language.

Because collecting is, above all, a way of looking at the world.

Brun Fine Art × De Jonckheere

Photography: Barbara Rossi

Exhibition design: Valentina Putzolu

Special thanks to Il Sole 24 Ore and Palazzo Reale for their generous support and cooperation in making the opening sequence of the film possible.