Belvedere

About this artwork.

The pasture area to the north of the Selwerderhof cemetery has a rich history. In the Middle Ages, there was Selwerd Castle, Maria Virgo monastery and also a gallows field. The site has been a protected archaeological underground monument since 1975. Between 1992 and 1997, much archaeological research was carried out. 

In order to make the history of the place visible, several interventions were made. The area was made accessible to the public by the construction of a footpath and the erection of a watchtower. From here it's easy to oversee the whole area. The area is further marked by four hands with poems inspired by the history of the place.

Facts & Figures.

• Design
  Maarten Schmitt

• District
  Zernike

• Year of creation
  1999

• Art type
  Design

• Material
  Steel

• Dimensions
  h 10 m