Petrus Donders, Bronze statue in Wilhelminapark, Tilburg, Netherlands
The five-meter-tall bronze figure stands on a stone pedestal, depicting Petrus Donders holding a cross while placing his hand on a kneeling person.
Created by sculptor Johannes Petrus Maas in 1926, this monument honors Petrus Donders, who dedicated his life to caring for people with leprosy in Suriname.
The statue represents the strong Catholic missionary tradition of Tilburg, with symbols including the town's coat of arms and a ship referencing Suriname.
Located at the edge of Wilhelminapark, the statue stands near both the church where Donders conducted his first mass and his birthplace.
The monument carries dual symbolism through its pedestal decorations: Tilburg's coat of arms on one side and a ship at sea on the other.
Location: Tilburg
Inception: 1926
Creator: Johannes Petrus Maas
Made from material: bronze, Euville stone
Address: Wilhelminapark 64
GPS coordinates: 51.56656,5.07937
Latest update: March 12, 2025 20:09
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