Dieu n'est pas un saint
c. 1936
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15 works across 2 institutions
Brussels holds 15 works by René Magritte across 2 institutions, including Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium and Magritte Museum.
Magritte was the leading Belgian Surrealist, known for paintings of ordinary objects in impossible situations that question the relationship between images and reality. Unlike many of his contemporaries, he lived quietly in Brussels, painting in a deliberately conventional realistic style to make his conceptual disruptions more unsettling.
Works by René Magritte are protected by copyright — images cannot be displayed. Each result links to Wikidata, where you can find the museum's own listing for the work.
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Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
💎 Hidden GemBrussels · 13 works on display
L'Ellipse
c. 1948
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La Famine
c. 1948
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Le Galet
c. 1948
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The Secret Player
c. 1927
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La Lecture défendue
c. 1936
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étude pour Le Pyschologue
c. 1948
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Portrait de Paul Nougé
c. 1927
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Magritte Museum
💎 Hidden GemBrussels · 2 works on display
About the artist
René Magritte
Belgian · Surrealism · 1898–1967
Magritte was the leading Belgian Surrealist, known for paintings of ordinary objects in impossible situations that question the relationship between images and reality. Unlike many of his contemporaries, he lived quietly in Brussels, painting in a deliberately conventional realistic style to make his conceptual disruptions more unsettling.
Key works
The Treachery of ImagesThe Son of ManThe Human Condition
Frequently asked questions
How many René Magritte paintings are on display in Brussels?
Our current data shows 15 René Magritte paintings on display in Brussels, spread across the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium and the Magritte Museum. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in Brussels has the most René Magritte paintings?
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium holds the largest share, with 13 works by René Magritte in Brussels.
Where else can I see René Magritte's paintings?
René Magritte's paintings are distributed across museums in multiple countries. Our artist page lists every city in our collection where their work is currently on display — use it to plan a multi-city trip or find works closer to home. Browse all cities for René Magritte →
Planning your visit to Brussels
Brussels' main art museums are clustered in the Royal Quarter around the Place Royale — the Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts, Magritte Museum, and BOZAR are all within easy walking distance. Many major Belgian museums are free on the first Wednesday afternoon of each month.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.