- Erected in 1622, the statue stands as a symbol of intellectual enlightenment and serves as a reminder of Erasmus’ lasting impact on the world.
- The statue of Erasmus was cast from bronze in 1622 by the greatest Dutch sculptor of the Renaissance: Hendrick de Keyser.
- Since 1964, the statue of Erasmus has been standing tall at Grotekerkplein, outside Laurenskerk (English: Laurens Church), right here in Rotterdam.
- In view of the 400th anniversary of the bronze statue of Erasmus at the Laurence Church, PhD candidate at the Erasmus School of Philosophy, Sanne Steen...
- Discover the iconic statue of Erasmus in Rotterdam, capturing the essence of this vibrant city.
- The Princess Royal visited the statue of Erasmus and spoke with the sculptor about the piece in April 2013. Click on an image below for a larger version
- Statue of Erasmus in front of the Laurenskerk. By Guido Pijper. The statue of Erasmus with in the background the Grote of Sint-Laurenschurch.
- Munich, Germany - December 25, 2021: Bronze statue of Bernhard Erasmus von Deroy, in front of the Bavarian Government building in Munich, Germany.
- statue of #Erasmus covered under a layer of snow. The #statue stands in front of the #Laurenskerk. The statue was first unveiled in 1622.
- The bronze statue of Erasmus (born 1466 in Rotterdam – died 1536 in Basel) was made by Hendrick de Keyser and unveiled on April 30, 1622.