Hodshon Huis, Neoclassical mansion on Spaarne, Haarlem, Netherlands
The Hodshon Huis is a neoclassical residence on the Spaarne riverbank in Haarlem, featuring four reception rooms on its principal floor. A distinctive bay window provides views across the water and frames the building's relationship with the river.
Architect Abraham van der Hart designed this residence in 1794 for Cornelia Catharina Hodshon along the Spaarne riverbank. The building embodies the neoclassical style that defined architecture for Haarlem's prosperous residents during that era.
The Blue Room features 25 pilasters topped with Greek Ionic capitals and seasonal reliefs crafted by artisan J.J. Martin. These decorative elements reflect the classical ideals that define the house's character and appeal.
The house serves as headquarters for the Royal Holland Society of Sciences and is primarily open to visitors during Monument Day celebrations. Access to the interior rooms and their decorative details is best experienced during these special occasions when the building welcomes the public.
The Etruscan Room displays decorative paintings inspired by ancient Greek vase art, with its walls bearing portraits of members from the scientific society that now occupies the house. This room merges artistic tradition with the building's current institutional identity.
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