Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Latijnse School
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Latin School
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 24, 2022
1. Latijnse School / Latin School Marker
Vanaf 1431 was hier de Latijnse School gevestigd. tot de komst van de universiteit de hoogste onderwijsinstelling in Leiden. Hier leerde men rekenen, schrijven en lezen. Het huidige gebouw dateert uit 1599.
Rembrandt van Rijn volgde hier onderwijs met de bedoeling daarna na de universiteit te gaan. Hij besloot echter schilder te worden.
Gerestaureerd in 1981.
(English translation of the Dutch text above:)
The Latin School was located here from 1431, and until the arrival of the university, it was the highest educational institution in Leiden. Here they learned to count, write and read. The current building dates from 1599. Rembrandt van Rijn studied here with the intention of going on to graduate from university. However, he decided to become a painter. Restored in 1981.
Erected by Stad Leiden, ANWB, LUMC.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1599.
Location. 52° 9.502′ N, 4° 29.236′ E. Marker is in Leiden, Zuid-Holland (South Holland). It is at the intersection
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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: Recht en Slecht / Right and Wrong (within shouting distance of this marker); Gravensteen (within shouting distance of this marker); Pilgrims in Leiden (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Mayflower, 1620: In Memory of Rev. John Robinson, M.A. (about 120 meters away); Pilgrim Fathers' Leiden Exile Deaths (about 120 meters away); Albert Verwey (about 120 meters away); John Robinson (about 120 meters away); Jean Pesjinhofe / Jean Pesjin Almshouse (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leiden.
Also see . . . Young Rembrandt School / Latin School (VisitLeiden). This page is part of the virtual Rembrandt trail, as described by the city's tourist bureau.
Excerpt: Rembrandt was seven years old when he went to the Latin School, which he attended from 1616 to 1620. The forerunner of todays grammar school, the Latin School provided preparatory training for university. Conversations and lessons were held exclusively in Latin. It was here that Rembrandt also first learned to sketch. He studied drawing with Henricus Rieverlinck, his first art teacher.(Submitted on October 23, 2022.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 24, 2022
2. Latijnse School / Latin School Marker - wide view
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 24, 2022
3. Latijnse School / Latin School and Marker
Photographed by N.V. Luxe Papierwarenhandel, circa 1920
4. Oud Latijnsche School
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 249 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 23, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
