Centrum in Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Jansridder Statue

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 3, 2026

1. Jansridder Statue Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Titel: Jansridder
Kunstenaar: Fioen Blaisse
Jaar: 1988

Op de plek van het Noord-Hollands Archief zat vroeger het klooster van de Orde van St. Jan. Hier woonde in de vijftiende eeuw de bekende Haarlemse schilder Geertgen tot Sint Jans. Bij de verbouwing van het archief in de jaren tachtig werd de opdracht gegeven voor een kunstwerk waarbij de herinnering aan Geertgen tot Sint Jans tot uitdrukking moest komen. Fioen Blaisse (1932-2012) kreeg de opdracht en vervaardigde dit beeld in haar kenmerkende stijl. De kunstenaar is uitgegaan van de herinnering aan Geertgen. Johannes de Doper en de religieuze sfeer aan het eind van de vijftiende eeuw. Blaisse heeft geprobeerd. 'de verstilling en concentratie van een dienend mens' weer te geven, wat gold voor zowel Geertgen als Johannes, zonder er een letterlijk portret van te maken.

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(English translation:)
Title: Janridder (Knight of St. John)
Artist: Fioen Blaisse
Year: 1988

The site now occupied by the North Holland Archives was once home to

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the monastery of the Order of St. John. The renowned Haarlem painter Geertgen tot Sint Jans lived there in the fifteenth century. During the renovation of the archives in the 1980s, a commission was issued for an artwork that would evoke the memory of Geertgen tot Sint Jans. Fioen Blaisse (1932–2012) received the commission and created this sculpture in her signature style. The artist drew inspiration from the memory of Geertgen, John the Baptist, and the religious atmosphere of the late fifteenth century. Blaisse sought to capture "the stillness and concentration of a person in service" — qualities shared by both Geertgen and John—without creating a literal portrait.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1988.

Location. 52° 22.987′ N, 4° 38.263′ E. Marker is in Haarlem, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Centrum. It is on Ceciliasteeg. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Ceciliasteeg 15, Haarlem, Noord-Holland 2011 JC, 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: Laurens Janszoon Coster (a few steps from this marker); Janskerk (a few steps from this marker); St. Josephkerk (R.K.) / St. Joseph Church (Roman Catholic) (within shouting distance of this marker); Goutsmitscamer / Goldsmiths Guild Hall

Jansridder Statue and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 3, 2026

2. Jansridder Statue and marker

The marker is visible here set in the pavement directly behind the statue. The entrance to the North Holland Archives is just to the right, off camera.

(about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Waalse Kerk (Waals Herv.) / Walloon Church (Walloon Reformed) (about 120 meters away); Albert de Klerk (about 120 meters away); Hendrik Andriessen (about 120 meters away); Kerk van St. Anna en St. Maria / Church of St. Anna and St. Maria (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Haarlem.

Jansridder Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 3, 2026

3. Jansridder Statue

North Holland Archive courtyard with Jansridder Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 3, 2026

4. North Holland Archive courtyard with Jansridder Statue

Credits. This page was last revised on June 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 15, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.