Bernard de Wilde

Former Pakhuis [nl] in Ghent, designed by de Wilde

Bernard de Wilde (1691 – 1772)[1] was a Southern Netherlandish architect.[2]

He carried out most of his work in Ghent.[3] Together with David t'Kindt, he is the most important representative of Ghent Rococo. His works are marked by a strong French influence.[3][4]

Some of his works include:

  • Pakhuis [nl] on the Korenmarkt (Louis XIV style)
  • Lakenmetershuis [nl] on the Vrijdagmarkt
  • College building of the Augustinians, now Academy of Fine Arts
  • Hotel Schamp (1721) (presumably after his design)
  • Hotel Falligan on the Kouter [nl] (1755)
  • Saint Sebastian Theater on the Kouter (1737)
  1. ^ La Vie culturelle dans nos provinces au XVIIIe siècle Pays-Bas autrichiens, principauté de Liège et duché de Bouillon (in French). Crédit communal de Belgique. 1983. p. 143. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
  2. ^ "de Wilde, Bernard". Inventaris Vlaanderen. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Wilde, Bernard de". Oxford Art Online. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
  4. ^ Ackere, Jules Émile (1972). Baroque & Classic Art in Belgium (1600-1789) - Architecture, Monumental Art · Volume 10. M. Vokaer. p. 71. Retrieved 25 January 2022.