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Jip and Janneke Sculpture

Jip and Janneke Sculpture

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Jip and Janneke Sculpture

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Location: Zaltbommel, Gelderland, Netherlands

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1. Pumping Station Dijkgraaf H.C. de Jongh – Bruchem Church loop from Zaltbommel

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2. Hoogwaterjongen Statue – The Dijker on the Waalbandijk loop from Zaltbommel

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3. Dussen Castle – Kromme Nol Flood Barrier loop from Zaltbommel

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August 30, 2021

Description
Sculpture of steel plate painted black on a brick base.

Under the title Jip and Janneke, Annie M.G. Schmidt various children's stories. The stories, which appeared as weekly episodes in the daily newspaper Het Parool, are about the daily lives of two neighbours: Jip and Janneke. They experience all kinds of things: they celebrate their birthday, stamp in the rain puddles, visit grandma, make a jigsaw puzzle and do the doll's laundry. The dog Takkie and the cat Siepie are important secondary characters.

The stories were illustrated by another regular Parool employee: Fiep Westendorp. Schmidt's habit of finishing her work just before the deadline regularly led to practical problems.

The figurine was made in honor of the fact that artist Fiep Westendorp was born in Zaltbommel. It was unveiled on October 10, 1992 by Annie MG Schmidt and Fiep Westendorp (1916-2004), who was born in Zaltbommel.
Artist

Ton Koops (Waddinxveen 1944), sculptor in IJzendijke (RKD database – Website).

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Frank 'Bogie' Olsthoorn

March 17, 2024

Jip and Janneke had a great time playing outside.

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Elevation 20 m

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Friday 26 December

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Location: Zaltbommel, Gelderland, Netherlands

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Jip and Janneke Sculpture

1. Pumping Station Dijkgraaf H.C. de Jongh – Bruchem Church loop from Zaltbommel

2. Hoogwaterjongen Statue – The Dijker on the Waalbandijk loop from Zaltbommel

3. Dussen Castle – Kromme Nol Flood Barrier loop from Zaltbommel

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