Monument 1872, Bronze and limestone statue at Nieuwemarkt, Rotterdam, Netherlands.
The 7-meter tall Monument 1872 features a central female figure holding a spear with a liberty cap, surrounded by four historical figures at its base.
Created by Joseph Graven and unveiled in 1874, this monument commemorates the liberation of Den Briel from Spanish rule by the Watergeuzen in April 1572.
Four statues at the corners represent different social classes: a medieval porter, a Watergeus warrior, a laborer with tools, and a Batavier with weapons.
The monument incorporates a fountain system with two swans and two fish spouting water into shell-shaped basins that flow into the main octagonal basin.
Lions at the base hold shields displaying the coats of arms of Holland, Rotterdam, Brielle, and Willem van Oranje, connecting local and national heritage.
Location: Rotterdam
Inception: 1874
Creator: Joseph Graven
Height: 7 m
Accessibility: Rolstoeltoegankelijk
Made from material: bronze, limestone, stone
Address: Nieuwemarkt 49, 3011 HP Rotterdam, Nederland 3011 LJ
GPS coordinates: 51.92262,4.48797
Latest update: March 6, 2025 09:57
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