Standbeeld van Johan de Witt, Bronze statue and historic site at Plaats, The Hague, Netherlands.
The monument stands 3.4 meters tall, featuring Johan de Witt in 17th-century clothing holding a scroll against his chest on a granite pedestal.
Created by Frederik Engel Jeltsema in 1918, the statue commemorates Johan de Witt, who served as Grand Pensionary of Holland from 1653 to 1672.
The monument represents the recognition of Johan de Witt's political influence during the First Stadtholderless Period of the Dutch Republic.
Located in the center of The Hague near the Hofvijver lake, visitors can reach the statue while exploring the surrounding governmental district.
The statue's right hand gesture points toward the location where Johan de Witt and his brother met their tragic end in 1672.
Location: The Hague
Inception: 1916
Creator: Frederik Engel Jeltsema
Accessibility: Inacessível para cadeira de rodas
GPS coordinates: 52.07993,4.30995
Latest update: April 1, 2025 21:34
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