Memorial stone for Jan Nieuwenhuyzen, died 25 February 1806 On an altar in a niche is the bust of Jan Nieuwenhuyzen, founder of the Maatschappij Tot Nut van 't Algemeen Above it a frame with Nieuwenhuyzen's name, date of birth and date of death On the altar a motto in Latin He planted nothing there The bust is lauded by the Dutch Virgin In front of her the personification of the Society covering her tearful face and leaning on the altar and her shield On the other side of the altar, the Divine looks up at the bust Her hand rests on a Bible Beatitude, in the other she holds the serpent biting

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