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22-Apr-2019

Delft. Nieuwe Kerk

Standing tall in Delft's spacious Market Square (Markt), the majestic New Church (Nieuwe Kerk) is, in fact, anything but new. Built between 1396 and 1496, this splendid church's Gothic tower rises a tad over 108 meters above the large square, offering great views and pleasant chimes from its 17th-century carillon (Editor's Note: With 376 steps to tackle, it's a bit of a climb).Of note is a monument to King William I, who died in Berlin in 1843, as well as a memorial relief of Prince Frederick William of Orange, who died in 1799. A marble monument of Hugo Grotius, along with his burial place, can also be visited.The church's most important feature, however, is the magnificent tomb of William I of Orange (William the Silent), one of the great masterpieces of Dutch Baroque sculpture made by Hendrick de Keyser between 1614-21. Richly decorated under a white canopy borne on black marble columns is a white figure of William surrounded by bronze allegorical figures including Justice (with scales), Freedom (with scepter and hat), Valor (clad in a lion's skin), and Faith (with a book and a model of a church). In a vault below the tomb, 41 princes and princesses of the house of Orange are buried (including Queen Wilhelmina, who died in 1948).

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Julie Oldfield22-Oct-2020 17:23
Really well captured. V
Julie Oldfield21-Oct-2020 00:07
Really well captured. Amazing history. V
janescottcumming20-Oct-2020 23:17
Beautiful artwork. I like the statue with the sword too.
bill friedlander20-Oct-2020 23:07
Nice shot of the beautiful details. V
Martin Lamoon20-Oct-2020 21:53
An excellent capture.
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Ursula Miller20-Oct-2020 20:48
Fine composition of these paintings. V
Dennis Hoyne20-Oct-2020 20:39
A lovely shot of these interior details.
Jean Chiasson20-Oct-2020 20:27
Splendid view and Church Jose V
Walter Otto Koenig20-Oct-2020 18:52
Interesting interior detail shot with this ornamentation. "V"
Tom Munson20-Oct-2020 18:47
Beautiful work, Jose.
Viviane20-Oct-2020 17:53
Absolutely lovely.
Allan Jay20-Oct-2020 17:52
Gorgeous perspective!
John Hamers20-Oct-2020 17:29
Beautifully decorated church. Well taken capture from this pov. V!
Helen Betts20-Oct-2020 16:47
Great capture of the artwork in this beautiful church. V.
Apostolos Tikopoulos20-Oct-2020 16:44
Nice composition of this new church and great framing. V.
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