Mari Andriessen – Monumental power in bronze
Mari Andriessen (1897–1979) was one of the most influential Dutch sculptors of the twentieth century and is primarily remembered as the artist of the large war memorials that shape our national memory. His sculptures, often executed in bronze , are austere, powerful, and deeply human. Andriessen achieved maximum expressiveness with minimal means: restrained poses, simple lines, and a charged silence that compels the viewer to reflect. Known as “the sculptor of the resistance,” his work gave shape to the pain, courage, and dignity of an entire generation. To this day, his monuments remain indispensable symbols of freedom, memory, and commemoration in Dutch public spaces.
Style and theme
- Memory and commemoration – His work often focuses on the Second World War and its victims.
- Monumental Power – Large, figurative sculptures with powerful poses and restrained expressions.
- Classical figuration – Always true to the human form, without straying into abstraction.
Well-known images in the streetscape
- Amsterdam – The Dock Worker (1952), the famous monument on the Jonas Daniël Meijerplein, symbol of the February Strike.
- Vught – Monument at the former Camp Vught, in memory of the victims of the Second World War.
- Assen – War memorial in honor of resistance fighters and victims from the region.
Mari Andriessen's bronze sculptures are among the most important memorials in the Netherlands. His work exudes strength, simplicity, and dignity , making a deep impression both in public spaces and in private collections.
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