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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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danad27-Oct-2020 09:02
A superb capture of this beautiful interior ! V.
Dennis Hoyne27-Oct-2020 02:38
A splendid structure, beautifully photographed in this interior view.
Nirvan Hope27-Oct-2020 01:39
Marvelous architecture and ornamentation.
Julie Oldfield27-Oct-2020 01:21
This is wonderful. V
KAI-WING LEUNG27-Oct-2020 01:17
Superior image of the majestic church interior! V
Graeme27-Oct-2020 00:14
A wonderful capture of this beautiful interior with all the interesting details, Jose.V
bill friedlander26-Oct-2020 23:12
A superb photo of the beautiful altar. V
John Hamers26-Oct-2020 21:41
Beautiful decorated interior of these church,well captured V!
larose forest photos26-Oct-2020 21:04
Great shot of the interior with remarkable details and colour. V
Martin Lamoon26-Oct-2020 20:00
A wonderful capture.
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Nick Paoni26-Oct-2020 19:33
What a beautiful altar.
Helen Betts26-Oct-2020 19:26
Beautiful altar and domed area, captured in great light. V.
Industrial Heritage26-Oct-2020 19:05
Very beautiful altar piece
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