Kerk, Elandstraat 194

English translation

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Description

introduction

R.C. CHURCH of Our Lady Immaculate Conception built in 1891-1892 to neogothic design by Nicolaas Molenaar.

description

Three-aisled neogothic cross basilica with an east section of clover-leaf plan, whereby both the apse and the transept arms possess polygonal closings with ambulatory. Both west towers, flanked by stair turrets, are crowned by frontals and octagonal spires. Wooden crossing tower with tall spire. In the west facade a rose window above the main portal with archivolt moulding crowned by an image of the Immaculate Conception from 1893. Galleries above the side aisles, which continue around the transept arms and over the western bay of the nave. The church possesses round pillars with carved leaf capitals. In the nave round transverse arches, above which the galleries open into the nave through coupled pointed arches per bay on half-columns with an oculus with quatrefoil above, the whole framed in a pointed arch. Above this the triforium and the window triplets of the clerestory. On either side of the priest's choir are tall side chapels. The seven-sided closed apse possesses a low ambulatory whose transverse arches are carried by squat columns of polished granite. In the choir closure tall lancet windows. The church is entirely vaulted by masonry cross-ribbed vaults.

The sacristy, on the north side of the choir, possesses rich neogothic woodwork.

The original furnishings, polychromy and glazing are still virtually complete. The polychromy, executed to the design of F.S. Stoltefus, dates from 1907-1912. The 66 stained-glass windows were largely manufactured by the atelier Nicolas in Roermond between 1892 and ca. 1902. The inventory includes, among others: high altar and three side altars with carved retables, Sacred Heart altar whose retable has been removed, all manufactured shortly after the construction of the church by the The Hague atelier Te Poel and Stoltefus, communion rail and pulpit (sounding board removed), carved Stations of the Cross, likewise from the atelier Te Poel and Stoltefus, six confessionals with figures, by the atelier Ramakers in Geleen, baptismal font with bronze lid by Jan Eloy Brom (1934). The church further possesses a number of saint figures from various periods.

The organ in neogothic case, standing on the choir gallery above the gallery against the west facade, was manufactured in 1904 by organ builder Franssen.

Bell tower with bell frame consisting of four cast-steel bells of unknown founder, 1928, diam. respectively 191, 158.5, 140.5 and 124.5 cm. Mechanical tower clock, Eijsbouts in Asten, circa 1920.

evaluation

Neogothic cross basilica, principal work of Nic. Molenaar, with largely preserved church interior with associated and later added inventory components of general importance by reason of architectural, art and cultural-historical value; furthermore of townscape value by reason of the distinctive, tall front towers.