Spinoza, Bronze statue in Paviljoensgracht, The Hague, Netherlands.
The monument depicts the philosopher sitting in contemplation, with a pencil near his head and papers in his left hand upon a red granite base.
Created by French sculptor Frédéric Hexamer in 1880, the statue stands near the location where Spinoza lived his final years and completed his work Ethica.
The monument represents the Netherlands' commitment to intellectual freedom, as Spinoza advocated for separation of church and state and freedom of thought.
The statue is situated at Paviljoensgracht 72-74, opposite the Spinoza House, which now functions as a center dedicated to the philosopher's legacy.
The creation of this monument followed a complex selection process where sixteen initial designs were rejected before Hexamer's proposal won the international competition.
Location: The Hague
Inception: 1880
Creator: Frédéric Hexamer
Address: Paviljoensgracht z.n. 2512 BR 2512 BR
GPS coordinates: 52.07338,4.31347
Latest update: March 5, 2025 03:09
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