Todays images are of the Nelson Mandela Statue on the Johan de Wittlaan taken on 25 September 2012. A new 'statue of Nelson Mandela' now stands in The Hague's international district on the Johan de Wittlaan, looking towards the Peace Palace. Standing more than twice life size and unusually at ground level, sculpture Arie Schippers has captured the personality as well … [Read more...]
VISSERSVROUW – SCHEVENINGEN BOULEVARD
Todays image is of the 'Vissersvrouw' statue, a memorial to all fishermen lost at sea. The 'Vissersvrouw' ('fishermans wife') statue has now been returned to Scheveningen Boulevard after a brief spell at the square in front of the Oude Kerk while the Boulevard was being refurbished. The 'Vissersvrouw' statue was moved on Monday 16th April 2012. The 'Vissersvrouw' … [Read more...]
Baruch Spinoza philosopher (1632 – 1677)
Todays images are of Baruch Spinoza laterly Benedictus Spinoza (b. November 24, 1632 – d. February 21, 1677). Benedictus Spinoza was a dutch jewish philosopher of portuguese descent who was born and spent his formative years growing up in the jewish quarter of Amsterdam. During this time he had started to develop some very controversial ideas, specifically on the … [Read more...]
