De Pijp in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Artus Quellinus
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 6, 2023
1. Artus Quellinus Marker
Artus Quellinus 1609 - 1668
Antwerpse beeldhouwer uit de zeventiende eeuw. Na zijn studie verhuisde hij in 1648 naar Amsterdam, waar hij zijn grootste opdracht kreeg, de decoratie van het nieuwe Stadhuis op de Dam. Vanaf 1650 heeft hij hier veertien jaar lang aan gewerkt.
Antwerp sculptor from the seventeenth century. After his studies he moved to Amsterdam in 1648, where he received his largest commission, the decoration of the new Town Hall on Dam Square. From 1650 he worked on this for fourteen years.
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 Give Streets a Face / Geef Straten Een Gezicht series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 23, 1668.
Location. 52° 21.412′ N, 4° 53.431′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in De Pijp. It is at the intersection of Quellijnstraat and Ferdinand Bolsstraat, on the right when traveling west on Quellijnstraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Ferdinand
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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: Marie Heineken (within shouting distance of this marker); Frans Hals (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Bartholomeus van der Helst (about 150 meters away); Pieter Janszoon Saenredam (about 180 meters away); Monument De Gevallen Hoornblazer / The Fallen Hornblower Memorial (about 210 meters away); Gerard Dou (about 240 meters away); Albert Cuyp (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Taartpunten Gerard Doustraat (Gerard Doustraat Cake Wedges) (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
Also see . . . Artus Quellinus the Elder (Wikipedia).
Overview: Artus Quellinus the Elder, Artus Quellinus I or Artus (Arnoldus) Quellijn (20 or 30(Submitted on June 14, 2023.)August 1609, Antwerp 23 August 1668, Antwerp) was a Flemish sculptor. He is regarded as the most important representative of the Baroque in sculpture in the Southern Netherlands. He worked for a long period in the Dutch Republic and operated large workshops both in Antwerp and Amsterdam. His work had a major influence on the development of sculpture in Northern Europe.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 6, 20232. Artus Quellinus Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 130 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 14, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
