Wyck in Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Wilhelminabrug Beeldhouwwerken / Wilhelmina Bridge Sculptures II

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 27, 2023

1. Wilhelminabrug Beeldhouwwerken / Wilhelmina Bridge Sculptures II Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Deze beeldhouwwerken hebben oorspronkelijk op de pijlers van de Wilhelminabrug gestaan. De reliefs tonen de geschiedenis van Maastricht: v.r.n.l.: Romeinse soldaten; De intocht van Bisschop Servatius; De inval van de Noormannen.

Ontwerp: H. van den Eijnde
Datering: 1932

(English translation:)
These sculptures originally stood on the pillars of the Wilhelmina Bridge. The reliefs show the history of Maastricht: from left to right: Roman soldiers; The entry of Bishop Servatius; The invasion of the Normans.

Design: H. van den Eijnde
Date: 1932

Erected by Gemeente Maastricht.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Bridges & Viaducts. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.

Location. 50° 51.064′ N, 5° 41.851′ E. Marker is in Maastricht, Limburg. It is in Wyck. Marker is on Franciscus Romanusweg, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Franciscus Romanusweg, Maastricht, Limburg 6221 AH, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

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walking distance of this marker. Wilhelminabrug Beeldhouwwerken / Wilhelmina Bridge Sculptures I (a few steps from this marker); Bierbrouwerij De Ridder / De Ridder Brewery (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Sint Servaasbrug / Saint Servaas Bridge May 10, 1940 Memorial (about 150 meters away); “Old Hickory” Division Memorial (about 180 meters away); William Greentree Memorial (about 210 meters away); Dinghuis / Ding House (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Waterpoortje / Water Gate (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Poort van Beusdael / Van Beusdael “Gate” (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maastricht.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.

Also see . . . Netherlands Monument (HMdb). The same sculptor was also responsible for the Netherlands Monument in Manhattan. (Submitted on January 3, 2024.)

Wilhelmina Bridge Sculptures II Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 27, 2023

2. Wilhelmina Bridge Sculptures II Marker - wide view

The marker is visible here set in the ground, just to the left of the sculpture. Visible are the panels depicting Roman soldiers and the Entry of Bishop Servatius (partial).

Wilhelmina Bridge Sculpture panel depicting the entry of Bishop Servatius. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 27, 2023

3. Wilhelmina Bridge Sculpture panel depicting the entry of Bishop Servatius.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 39 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 3, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.