Amsterdam-Centrum , North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Hendrick de Keyser
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 24, 2016
1. Hendrick de Keyser Marker
Hendrick
de Keyser
Stadsbouwmeester
1565 1621
Winkler Prins Stichting
Here lived Hendrick de Keyser, City Architect, 1565-1621.
Erected by Winkler Prins Stichting.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture.
Location. 52° 22.112′ N, 4° 53.867′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Amsterdam-Centrum. It is on Groenburgwal just north of Staalstraat, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Groenburgwal 42, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1011 JL, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Jacobus Henricus van 't Hoff (a few steps from this marker); Benedictus de Spinoza (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Joods Verzetsmonument /Jewish Resistance Monument (about 120 meters away); Doelentoren (about 120 meters away); Elisabeth van Oostenrijk / Empress Elisabeth of Austria
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Also see . . . Hendrick de Keyser (Wikipedia). Hendrick de Keyser (15 May 1565 – 15 May 1621) was a Dutch sculptor and architect born in Utrecht, Netherlands, who was instrumental in establishing a late Renaissance form of Mannerism in Amsterdam. He was the father of Thomas de Keyser who was an architect and portrait painter. (Submitted on November 27, 2016.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 24, 2016
2. Hendrick de Keyser Marker - Wide View
The marker is visible here, just to the left of the church entrance.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 491 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 27, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
