Binnenstad in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
" 'T Saligh Roemers Huys / The Delightful House of Roemer
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 17, 2017
1. " 'T Saligh Roemers Huys / The Delightful House of Roemer Marker
Note that the marker is highly reflective - the building visible as the markers "background" is actually behind the viewer and across the canal.
(Vondel, 1623)
In dit pand en in de aangranzende panden woonden en werkten den koopman-dichter Roemer Visscher en zijn talentvolle dochters Anna (1583-1681) en Maria Tesselschade (1594-1649)
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"The delightful House of Roemer, where upon entrance one encounters a threshold worn down by Painters, Artists, and by Singers and Poets" - Vondel, 1623
In this and the neighboring buildings lived and worked the merchant-poet Roemer Visscher and his talented daughters, Anna (1583-1681) and Maria Tesselschade (1594-1649).
Erected 1994 by Tesselschade-Arbeid Adelt.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1623.
Location. 52° 22.554′ N, 4° 54.109′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Binnenstad.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Henry Hudson (within shouting distance of this marker); Schreierstoren (within shouting distance of this marker); Sint Olofskapel / Saint Olof's Chapel (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Majoor Bosshardthuis (about 120 meters away); Bet van Beeren (about 120 meters away); Chet Baker (about 150 meters away); Long-time Apothecary (about 210 meters away); Spoorviaduct Oostertoegang Centraal Station / Railway Viaduct, Eastern Entrance, Central Station (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
Also see . . .
1. Roemer Visscher (Wikipedia). "Roemer Pieterszoon Visscher (1547 – 19 February 1620) was a successful Dutch merchant and writer of the Dutch Golden Age." (Submitted on January 14, 2020.)
2. Anna Visscher (Wikipedia). "Anna Roemers Visscher (c. 2 February 1584 – 6 December 1651) was a Dutch artist, poet, and translator." (Submitted on January 14, 2020.)
3. Maria Tesselschade Visscher (Wikipedia). "Maria Tesselschade Roemers Visscher, also called Maria Tesselschade Roemersdochter Visscher or Tesselschade (March 25, 1594 –
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 17, 2017
2. " 'T Saligh Roemers Huys / The Delightful House of Roemer Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here to the left of the entrance.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 14, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 157 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 14, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
