Bos en Lommer in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Mariken van Nieumeghen
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 1, 2022
1. Mariken van Nieumeghen Marker
Mariken van Nieumeghen is een mirakelspel uit de Lage Landen, daterend van het begin van de 16e eeuw. De auteur is niet bekend.
De oorspronkelijke titel is: 'Die waerachtige ende seer wonderlijcke historie van Mariken van Nieumeghen die meer dan seven jaren met den duvel woonde ende verkeerde'. De moraal van het verhaal is dat hoe erg een mens ook zondigt, hij altijd vergiffenis kan krijgen door bemiddeling van Maria, mits de persoon een biecht aflegt.
Mariken van Nieumeghen is a miracle play from the Low Countries, dating from the early 16th century. The author is unknown.
The original title is: 'That true and very wonderful history of Mariken van Nieumeghen who lived with the devil for more than seven years and was wrong'. The moral of the story is that no matter how badly a person sins, he can always be forgiven through Mary, provided that the person makes a confession.
Erected by Geef Straten Een Gezicht.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Dutch Literature (GSEG), and
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Location. 52° 22.603′ N, 4° 50.954′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Bos en Lommer. It is at the intersection of Marieken van Nimwegenstraat and Griseldestraat, on the left when traveling west on Marieken van Nimwegenstraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Marieken van Nimwegenstraat 15, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1055 AX, 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: Lanseloet / Lancelot (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles de Coster: Tijl Uilenspiegel (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Jacob Cats: Trou-Ringh (about 210 meters away); Pieter Corneliszoon Hooft: Granida (about 240 meters away);
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 1, 2022
2. Mariken van Nieumeghen Marker - wide view
Also see . . . Nijmegen Mariken van Nieumeghen (Exciting History).
Excerpt: Mariken van Nieumeghen is without doubt the most famous individual in the long history of Nijmegen. But Mariken never actually existed. She is the main character in a miracle play that was written around 1500 and largely set in Nijmegen .The story is the high point of rhetorical theatre in the Low Countries. Rhetoricians recited stories and poems, sang songs and put on plays for special occasions. They also held competitions in oratory. Mariken van Nieumeghen was one of the winning pieces. Mariken first appears in a 1515 print by an Antwerp publisher . Mariken is a young girl who is sent to buy provisions in Nijmegen for her uncle, a priest. As it gets dark, she wants to stay overnight with her aunt, who sends her away. In desperation, she leaves the city and meets with Moenen, a charming young man. He turns out to be the Devil in disguise. Together with Moenen, she goes to Antwerp and for seven years leads a life of depravity. Eventually, she returns to Nijmegen and repents. As penance, she spends seven years praying in a convent with iron rings around her neck. Finally, thanks to the intervention of the Virgin Mary, God is prepared to forgive her.(Submitted on January 5, 2023.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 208 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 5, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
