Grachtengordel in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Ferdinand Bol

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 18, 2017

1. Ferdinand Bol Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

hier woonde

Ferdinand
Bol

Schilder

1672

[English translation:] Here lived Ferdinand Bol, the painter, 1672.

Erected by Winkler Prins Stichting.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1672.

Location. 52° 21.81′ N, 4° 53.604′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Grachtengordel. It is on Keizersgracht just east of Vijzelstraat, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Keizersgracht 672, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1017 HH, 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: De Gevelsteen / The Gable Stone (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Gemeente Amsterdam Stadsarchief / Amsterdam City Archives

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(about 120 meters away); Huis met de Kolommen / House with the Columns (about 150 meters away); Dr. Evert Van Dieren (about 180 meters away); Organized Resistance - the Free Groups of Amsterdam (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Philip Johannes Bachiene (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); John Adams (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Taeke Ferwerda and Siebren van der Baan Memorial (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.

Also see . . . Ferdinand Bol. Wikipedia entry:
"Ferdinand Bol (24 June 1616 - 24 August 1680) was a Dutch painter, etcher and draftsman. Although his surviving work is rare, it displays Rembrandt's influence; like his master, Bol favored historical subjects, portraits, numerous self-portraits, and single figures in exotic finery." (Submitted on September 22, 2017.)

Self-portrait image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ferdinand Bol, 1647

2. Self-portrait

Ferdinand Bol (24 June 1616 – 24 August 1680)

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 18, 2017

3. Ferdinand Bol Marker - Wide View, Looking Across the Canal
The marker is visible here mounted to the left of the rightmost entryway. The building houses the Museum van Loon.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 424 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 22, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.