The Four Climes. Vierwindstrekenbrug, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Amsterdam's many canals are of course spanned by many, many bridges, and just about all of them are fascinating for their details.
Crossing the Admiraliteitsgracht in Amsterdam West is so-called Bridge 381, or better: Vierwindstrekenburg (Four Climes Bridge) of 1933. Designed by Piet Kramer (1881-1961) in the architectural style of the Amsterdam School, its four corners were decorated by famed Hildo Krop (1884-1970), the city's prolific longtime sculptor-in-chief.
Clockwise from the left: The North, symbolised by an Inuk with igloo and two huge walruses. The East, exemplified by a Chinese stevedore, a pagoda, the Great Wall and two steamships. The South, characterised by an African hunter with spear and shield in front of his hut flanked by lions. The West, represented by a business man on the 'phone, adorned by a garibaldi and carrying a briefcase, a car on either side.
The Four Climes. Vierwindstrekenbrug, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Amsterdam's many canals are of course spanned by many, many bridges, and just about all of them are fascinating for their details.
Crossing the Admiraliteitsgracht in Amsterdam West is so-called Bridge 381, or better: Vierwindstrekenburg (Four Climes Bridge) of 1933. Designed by Piet Kramer (1881-1961) in the architectural style of the Amsterdam School, its four corners were decorated by famed Hildo Krop (1884-1970), the city's prolific longtime sculptor-in-chief.
Clockwise from the left: The North, symbolised by an Inuk with igloo and two huge walruses. The East, exemplified by a Chinese stevedore, a pagoda, the Great Wall and two steamships. The South, characterised by an African hunter with spear and shield in front of his hut flanked by lions. The West, represented by a business man on the 'phone, adorned by a garibaldi and carrying a briefcase, a car on either side.