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Mary in Museums and Churches in the Netherlands

In many museums, churches, and chapels, images of Mary can be seen, including statues, paintings, and tapestries. Central to these are depictions of Our Lady. Displaying Mary in art is more than preserving cultural heritage; it is about showcasing beauty and allowing it to resonate within the minds of visitors. This section includes museums, churches, chapels, and special places that I have had the privilege to visit.

Maria can also be seen in pilgrimage sites and in the "surroundings" of these places.

Jan van Wijk

Weert – Museum W

The W Cultural History Museum is located in the old town hall, opposite St. Martin's Church. The building was completed around 1550 and has, over the many years, undergone some...
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Welberg – Chapel of Our Lady

In the village of Welberg, within the municipality of Steenbergen, on Hoogstraat number 19, near a football pitch, stands a Mary chapel. The chapel dates from 1933. Next to the chapel stands a...
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