Leen van Tetterode

1861–1923 (age 62)

Biography

Leen van Tetterode captured the spirit of Amsterdam through sculpture, offering passersby a chance to pause and reflect in the New Eastern Cemetery and beyond.

His work combined technical mastery with a deep empathy for the human condition, making each piece a quiet testament to dignity and remembrance.

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