Stained-glass windows
A series of beautiful stained-glass windows complete the Old Church's striking appearance. When the sun shines in through these 'stories of glass' it creates an impressive spectacle of light, lines and colours.
Shattered
In 1406, the Old Church received its first stained-glass window. More followed over the course of that century. Unfortunately, due to the city fire of 1536 and the Delft Thunderstorm in 1654 (a cross explosion), all the windows were lost.
Special collection
It was not until the twentieth century that the stained-glass windows returned one by one to where bare glass had hitherto sat. In total, the church now contains twenty-seven stained-glass windows, each with its own story. This extraordinary collection is considered the life's work of renowned glazier, Joep Nicolas.
Bible stories
The windows in the Old Church are very colourful; from ochre yellow to sky blue, from deep red to dark green. Most depict familiar Bible stories, such as 'the parable of the prodigal son' or 'Moses in the rush basket'. But there are also some fascinating memorial stalls on display, such as the Liberation Window and the Wilhelmina Window.
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Stained-glass windows
A series of beautiful stained-glass windows complete the Old Church's striking appearance. When the sun shines in through these 'stories of glass' it creates an impressive spectacle of light, lines and colours.
Organs
The Oude Kerk has a long organ history. As early as the sixteenth century, the Protestant congregation of Delft had two here. Unfortunately, these were lost in the city fire of 1536. Later organs didn't make it into the twenty-first century either. Today, you have three pipe organs in the Oude Kerk; each is distinguished by its unique construction and sound.
Graves & Epitaphs
Marble is a stone that lends itself well to ornate sculpture. This is evident from the various beautiful tombs and memorials in the Old Church.
Pulpit
The pulpit fulfils a special function in the Old Church. From this spot, preachers have addressed the faithful every week for centuries. Apart from being functional, however, the pulpit in the Old Church is also highly artistic.
Pulpit boards
Besides the colourful windows, impressive marble mausoleums and beautiful organs, the Old Church's interior also contains a series of seven large nameplates.