Memorial: M1185

Monument in the Oude Kerk, Amsterdam, Netherlands commemorating Admiral Isaac Sweers d. 1673

Location

Oude Kerk, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Rest of the World

Details

Description: Bust above inscription tablet flanked by putti, curtains and military trophies. Relief of a naval battle below.
Type: Monument
Artists: Rombout Velhulst

People

Sweers, Isaac
Age: 51
Date of Death: 21/8/1673
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Admiral
Organisation: Dutch Navy

Extra

Bibliography: Mrs Eva Hirth Wolsdorf 'The Image of Admirals in tomb sculpture' (International Society for the Study of Church Monuments Symposium 1980).

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Maritime Memorials

Memorial: M1185

Location

Details

People

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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters