Amsterdam Oud-Zuid , North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Jacob Maris
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 16, 2025
1. Jacob Maris Marker
Een van de belangrijkste schilders van de Haagse School, de vernieuwende Nederlandse kunststroming halverwege de 19e eeuw. Jacob Maris stond vooral bekend om zijn imposante wolkenluchten en oogstte nationaal en internationaal bewondering met zijn stads- en strandgezichten. In Amsterdam raakte hij gefascineerd door het uitzicht op de stad vanaf het water, zoals vanaf het Oosterdok richting Schreierstoren. In zijn werk ging het hem om sfeer en compositie, niet om exacte topografische weergave. 'Waarom zou ik zelf mijn eigen steden niet mogen bouwen', zei hij daarover. Maris stierf op het hoogtepunt van zijn roem, vlak voor zijn 62ste verjaardag.
One of the most important painters of the Hague School, the innovative Dutch art movement of the mid-19th century. Jacob Maris was best known for his impressive cloudy skies and gained national and international admiration for his city and beach views. In Amsterdam he became fascinated by the view of the city from the water, such as from the Oosterdok towards the Schreierstoren. In his work he was concerned with atmosphere and composition, not with exact topographical representation. 'Why shouldn't I be allowed to build my own cities', he said about it. Maris died at the height of his fame, just before his 62nd birthday.
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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 25, 1837.
Location. 52° 21.294′ N, 4° 51.124′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Amsterdam Oud-Zuid. It is at the intersection of Jacob Marisplein and Theophile de Bockstraat, on the left when traveling north on Jacob Marisplein. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Jacob Marisplein 30, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1058 JD, 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: Wijsmuller (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Albert Neuhuys (about 90 meters away); Floris Verster (about
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 16, 2025
2. Jacob Maris Marker - wide view
Also see . . . Jacob Maris (Wikipedia). Overview:
Jacob Henricus Maris (August 25, 1837 August 7, 1899) was a Dutch painter, who with his brothers Willem and Matthijs belonged to what has come to be known as the Hague School of painters. He was considered to be the most important and influential Dutch landscape painter of the last quarter of the nineteenth century. His first teacher was painter J.A.B. Stroebel who taught him the art of painting from 1849 to 1852. Jacob Maris's most known works are the series of portraits of the royal House of Orange, he worked on these with his brother Matthijs Maris. He is also known for landscapes such as Ship on the Scheveningen beach.(Submitted on May 17, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 17, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 90 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 17, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
