Colorful Artwork Of Dutch Protestant Freedom Fighter Editorial Image

Netherlands, province South Holland, former island Voorne, city , small town Brielle: in the Eighty Years` War between the Netherlands and Spain, chased the Beggars on April 1, 1572 the Spaniards from the town and Alva lost his glasses. This joyous occasion, achievement [300 year celebration of the liberation] was celebrated in 1872 with the opening of the Geuze Founded Wilhelmus van Nassauen orphanage, for Protestant orphans. It was a gift from the Reformed, Protestant, Brielle population. At this former orphanage is still present on the facade in the street Nobelstraat this colossal terracotta relief. The `Turkish` hat that Watergeus the picture, painting, bears reference to the saying `rather turkish, a Turk , then poping [Catholic]. The Watergeus waving the Dutch flag, the tricolor red white and blue with the text pro patria. Furthermore, the sea, ships and a fort in the work processes. This three-dimensional sculpture is a landmark, cultural heritage site, national monument and tourist attraction. On a sunny day in summer.