Tomb of Joan of Brabant

The tomb of Joan of Brabant was built between 1457 and 1458 by the bronze caster Jacob de Gerines after wooden models by the sculptor Jean Delemer, and placed in the church of the Carmelite monastery in Brussels.

Joanna was born in 1322 as the daughter of John III, Duke of Brabant and Marie d'Évreux.

[2][3][4] It was damaged during Calvinist iconoclasm in the years 1578 to 1585 and underwent restoration in 1607, but was destroyed along with the monastery in August 1695 by the French Royal Army during the bombardment of Brussels.

Succa also made notes, describing elements such as her blond hair and the coat of arms on her cloak.

[8] Examining the various descriptions and drawings, the art historian Lorne Campbell believes the tomb was similar that of Louis II, Count of Flanders (d.