Jan-von-Werth-Denkmal

4 Patrick Zhu - 3 months ago

Statue of Jon Von Werth. To save time, you can find info below.

Johann von Werth (1591 – 16 January 1652), also Jan von Werth or in French Jean de Werth, was a German general of cavalry in the Thirty Years' War.

Johann von Werth became a general was due to a girl.

The poor peasant Jan fell in love with Griet but she wanted a wealthier partner and declined his offer of marriage. Devastated by her rejection he came upon an army recruiter and signed up to go to war. Through hard work and good fortune he rose to become a general, celebrating several victories. After taking the fort at Hermannstein he was leading his triumphant troops into Cologne through St. Severin's Gate, when he saw his former love Griet selling fruit at a market. Griet was filled with regret at turning down such a successful person and exclaimed "Jan, who would have thought it?" to which he replied "Griet, who would have had done it!" and turns away.

4 Thomas Meyer - 4 months ago

Interesting statue in the middle of a popular square. Ask a local to tell you about some of the funny features incorporated into the statue, that are generally not mainstream knowledge.

4 macedonboy - 2 years ago

This statue and fountain stands in tribute to Jan von Werth, a 16th and 17th century German soldier who achieved notability during the Thirty Years War.

The monument takes the form of a victory column with Jan von Werth atop the column instead of nike. Around the base of the column are four cute looking cherubs, two statues depicting a farmer and a local Cologne Girl. There are also relief sculptures telling the (probably apocryphal) story of why Jan von Werth became a soldier in the first place, but I don’t want to ruin the story for you. Worth visiting when in Cologne.

3 David Smith - 2 years ago

A pleasant fountain to be found in Rathausplatz, logically enough the square in front of the medieval Town Hall.

5 Peter Van Renterghem - 3 months ago

(Translated by Google) A romance in Cologne

The Jan von Werth-Brunnen is a monument in the middle of the Alter Markt

Jan von Werth (1593-1652) was a knight and became a cavalry general.

However, he owes his enduring popularity to his love for Griet.

Jan fell in love with Griet as a young man, but she rejects him because he is too poor.

Later he returns to Cologne as Imperial General of the Cavalry and meets Griet again at the vegetable market.
Jan got off his horse and took off his hat and said to Griet
"I would have consented after all", to which
Griet replied "Jan, how could I do that
know ".
At this Jan mounted his horse again, and rode on.

This story is retold every year during Carnival in front of the Severinstor.
The Jan von Werth Carnival Society then walks in procession from here towards the Oude Markt.

Carl Cramer wrote the song there
"John and Griet" left in 1838.

It is not known for sure whether the infatuation between Jan and Griet really happened.
What did happen is that Jan von Werth married Isabella von Spaur in 1637 in St.Verena, Staßberg,
which led to an unhappy marriage.

(Original)
Een romance in Keulen

De Jan von Werth- Brunnen is een monument dat midden op de Alter Markt staat

Jan von Werth ( 1593- 1652 ) was ridder en werd cavalerie -generaal.

Zijn blijvende populariteit dankt hij echter aan zijn liefde voor Griet.

Jan werd verliefd op Griet als jonge man , maar ze wijst hem af omdat hij te arm is.

Later komt hij als Keizerlijke Generaal van de Cavalerie in Keulen weer aan en ontmoet Griet weer op de groentenmarkt.
Jan steeg van zijn paard en nam zijn hoed af , en zei tegen Griet
" had dan toch toegestemd ", waarop
Griet antwoordde " Jan, hoe kon ik dat
weten ".
Hierop besteeg Jan zijn paard weer , en reed verder.

Dit verhaal wordt elk jaar opnieuw vertelt tijdens carnaval voor de Severinstor.
De Jan von Werth Carnaval Society loopt dan van hieruit in processie richting de Oude Markt.

Carl Cramer schreef er het lied
" Jan en Griet " over in 1838.

Of de verliefdheid tussen Jan en Griet echt gebeurd is weet men niet zeker.
Wat wel gebeurde is dat Jan von Werth in 1637 trouwde met Isabella von Spaur in St.Verena , Staßberg ,
wat leidde tot een ongelukkig huwelijk.

4 Raibeart u0026 Catharina - a year ago

(Translated by Google) Super !, Interesting and interesting monument. Johann von Werth
Büttgen 1591 - Schloss Benatek 1652 - German cavalry general in the Thirty Years' War. Stone statue of Jan van Werth on a gothic column. The seated figures on the north and south sides represent the bravery and purity of the city of Cologne: the Farmer of Cologne and the Maiden of Cologne. On the sides, there are bas-reliefs depicting scenes from the legend of Jan and Griet: Poor peasant Jan fell in love with Griet, but she wanted a richer partner and rejected his marriage proposal. Devastated by her rejection, he stumbled upon an army recruiter and signed up for the war. Thanks to hard work and luck, he grew into a general, celebrating several victories. After seizing the fort at Hermannstein, he led his triumphant troops to Cologne through the St. Severin, when he saw his old love Griet selling fruit at the market (...).
Author: Wilhelm Albermann (Werden an der Ruhr 1835 - Köln 1913), German sculptor.
If you are in the area, it is worth coming and seeing the monument and its surroundings. I recommend!

(Original)
Super!, Ciekawy i interesujący pomnik. Johann von Werth
Büttgen 1591 - Schloss Benatek 1652 - niemiecki generał kawalerii w wojnie trzydziestoletniej. Kamienna statua Jana van Wertha na gotyckiej kolumnie. Siedzące postacie po stronie północnej i południowej reprezentują waleczność i czystość miasta Kolonii: Koloński Rolnik i Kolońska Dziewica. Po bokach płaskorzeźby przedstawiające sceny z legendy Jana i Griet: Biedny chłop Jan zakochał się w Griet, ale ona chciała bogatszego partnera i odrzuciła jego propozycję małżeństwa. Zdruzgotany jej odrzuceniem, natknął się na rekrutera do armii i zapisał się na wojnę. Dzięki ciężkiej pracy i szczęściu wyrósł na generała, świętując kilka zwycięstw. Po zajęciu fortu w Hermannstein prowadził swoje triumfalne wojska do Kolonii przez Bramę św. Severina, kiedy zobaczył swoją dawną miłość Griet sprzedającą owoce na targu (...).
Autor: Wilhelm Albermann (Werden an der Ruhr 1835 - Köln 1913), niemiecki rzeźbiarz.
Jesteście w okolicy, to warto przyjść i zobaczyć pomnik i okolice. Polecam!

3 Francisco Navarrete - a year ago

(Translated by Google) Monument dedicated to Jan von Wert, hero of the Hundred Years War.

(Original)
Monumento dedicado a Jan von Wert, héroe de la Guerra de los Cien años.