Amersfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Kapelhuis
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Chapel House
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 10, 2023
1. Kapelhuis / Chapel House Marker
De kenmerkende gotische baksteengevel werd in 1905 gerestaureerd, waarbij de overhoekse pinakels in de geveltop weer werden bekroond met zandstenen kruisbloemen.
Van 1960 tot 1990 was hier 'Galerie het Kapelhuis' gevestigd. Hyke Koopmans, Margje van Blitterswijk en Maria van Kesteren ontwikkelden in het Kapelhuis de meest toonaangevende galerie voor toegepaste Kunsten in Nederland.
(English translation:)
Around 1500, the chapel house was built for the 'Brotherhood of Our Dear Lady'. The Brotherhood organized the worship services in the Onze-Lieve-Vrouwe chapel for the many pilgrims who had come to Amersfoort since the discovery of a miraculous statue of the Virgin Mary.
The distinctive Gothic brick facade was restored in 1905, with the angled pinnacles in the gable top again crowned with sandstone finials.
From 1960 to 1990 'Galerie het Kapelhuis' (Gallery of the Chapel House) was located here, where Hyke Koopmans, Margje van Blitterswijk and Maria van Kesteren developed the leading gallery for applied arts in the Netherlands.
Erected 2021.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1500.
Location. 52° 9.3′ N, 5° 23.261′ E. Marker is in Amersfoort, Utrecht. It is at the intersection of Lieve Vrouwekerkhof and Krankeledenstraat, on the right when traveling north on Lieve Vrouwekerkhof. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Krankeledenstraat 11, Amersfoort, Utrecht 3811 BR, 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: Dubbel Stadshuis / Double Townhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Piet Mondriaan (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Johan van Oldenbarnevelt (about 210 meters away); Oude Stadhuis / Former City Hall (about 210 meters
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 10, 2023
2. Kapelhuis / Chapel House Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here peeking up above the chairs against the wall.
Also see . . .
1. Kapelhuis, Galerie (Capriolus Contemporary Ceramics, in Dutch). Website homepage (Submitted on June 6, 2023.)
2. Plaatsing plaquette Kapelhuis AmersfoortGezien Amersfoort (YouTube, 3 min.). A short video clip showing the installation of the marker. Its in Dutch, but that shouldnt be much of a problem as the clip is visually self-explanatory. (Submitted on June 6, 2023.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 10, 2023
3. Kapelhuis / Chapel House
Photographed by Rijksdienst voor het Cultureel Erfgoed (via Wikimedia Commons under CC 4.0), 1943
4. Kapelhuis / Chapel House
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 314 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 6, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
