Jacoba van Heemskerck

1876–1923 (age 47)

Biography

Jacoba van Heemskerck explored abstraction through mosaic, stained glass, and painting, striving to translate spiritual ideals into luminous compositions.

Westerveld now preserves her memory, celebrating a restless creativity that connected form and feeling in daring new ways.

Did you know Jacoba van Heemskerck?

Help us tell their story. Share a memory, upload a gravestone photo, or correct any details.

Also buried at Westerveld

Edzard van Holthe
1896–1967 (age 71)
Westerveld
Edzard van Holthe exemplified steadfast military service during challenging times.
Herman Nordemann
1929–1998 (age 69)
Westerveld
Herman Nordemann was a university teacher committed to academic excellence and student education.
Pieter Weij
1903–1943 (age 40)
Westerveld
Pieter Weij (1903–1943) was a Dutch resistance fighter who sacrificed his life in the struggle against Nazi occupation...
Hermanus van Beek
1876–1950 (age 74)
Westerveld
Dutch merchant whose commercial activities contributed to the economic life of the Netherlands.
Willem Dirk Haitsma Mulier
1852–1912 (age 60)
Westerveld
Politician Willem Dirk Haitsma Mulier worked to give thoughtful voice to the concerns of his community.
Dirk Fok van Slooten
1891–1953 (age 62)
Westerveld
Botanical collector whose work contributed to the documentation and study of plant species.