St. John's Church, Haarlem
Noord-Holland
St. John's Church, known locally as Janskerk, is a former monastery church located in the Dutch city of Haarlem. Founded in 1310 when Gerard van Tetrode donated land for its construction, it served as the seat of the Knights of Saint John until the Protestant Reformation led to its dissolution in 1625. Architecturally, the church retains elements of its medieval monastery origins, including the cloister and the doorway of the adjacent St. Barbara gasthuis. After centuries as a religious site, it was repurposed in 1936 to house the Haarlem Archives, now the North Holland Archives. The church is notable for its historical significance as the oldest church in Haarlem after the St. Bavochurch and for its association with renowned artists such as Geertgen tot Sint Jans, whose altarpiece once adorned the church. Though many original artworks were removed, surviving pieces are preserved in museums like the Frans Hals Museum and Museum Catharijneconvent. The Janskerk complex underwent restoration from the 1970s to the 1990s, enhancing its function as an archive and study center while revealing architectural insights into its medieval construction. Today, it stands as a monument to Haarlem's religious and cultural heritage, blending historical architecture with archival functions.
ヒント: Visitors should consider exploring the church during weekdays when the North Holland Archives is open. Booking in advance for guided tours or archival research is recommended. The spring and early autumn months offer pleasant weather for visiting Haarlem and nearby attractions. Discounts may be available for students and seniors, and checking the official website for current visitor information and opening hours is advisable.
興味深い事実
- •St. John's Church is the oldest church in Haarlem after the St. Bavochurch.
- •The church was part of a commandry of the Knights of Saint John, a medieval religious order.
- •Geertgen tot Sint Jans, a notable early Netherlandish painter, was a brother in the monastery and created an altarpiece for the church.
- •Fragments of Geertgen tot Sint Jans's altarpiece are now housed in the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna.
- •The church served as a temporary prison for English and Russian soldiers in 1799 after the Battle of Castricum.
- •Many artworks originally from the church are preserved in the Frans Hals Museum and Museum Catharijneconvent in Utrecht.
歴史
The Janskerk was established in 1310 when Gerard van Tetrode donated land for the Knights of Saint John's monastery and church in Haarlem.
Between 1316 and 1318, the main church and cloister buildings were constructed, establishing it as a wealthy and artistically significant religious site.
After the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century, the order was disbanded in 1625, and the church was taken over by the state and later used for Protestant worship until 1930.
In 1936, the building was repurposed to house the Haarlem Archives, later becoming the North Holland Archives.
Extensive restorations took place between 1975 and 1980, with further renovations in the 1990s to expand archival facilities and improve public access.
場所ガイド
The Cloister and Monastery Buildings1316-1318
The cloister and adjoining monastery buildings date back to the early 14th century and showcase the medieval monastic architecture of the Knights of Saint John. Visitors can observe the preserved cloister walkway and architectural details reflecting the church's monastic origins.
St. Barbara Gasthuis Doorway1435
This doorway is one of the few remaining elements of the St. Barbara gasthuis, a medieval hospital founded in 1435 adjacent to the Janskerk. It reflects the charitable and healthcare functions associated with the monastery complex.
Archive Study Hall and Exhibition Areas1936 - present
Since 1936, the Janskerk has housed the Haarlem Archives, now the North Holland Archives. The study hall and exhibition areas provide access to regional historical documents and showcase the building's adaptive reuse from religious to archival purposes.
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