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The Ode Kerk was amazing because it is the final resting place of Johannes Vermeer and Antoni Van Leeuwenhoek. Never did I imagine that I would visit the burial site of such prestigious people of the 17th century. It is interesting to see how Leeuwenhoek's grave is so ornate and the memorial that his daughter built for him is beautiful. Meanwhile, Vermeer wasn't as famous at the time and didn't have as much money. So his grave was small and simple, although he was important enough to be buried beneath the church. I am glad that after Vermeer's works became more appreciated, the St. Luke's guild paid to give Vermeer a more fitting gravestone.
Just to add to that - The one thing we found was that Vermeer may not be buried under the small plaque, but his body may have been moved to either beneath the more ornate gravestone or someplace else entirely. Oh the mysteries of the past.. I wonder of there is some kind of document that gives some more details about Vermeer's burial sight? Might be worth the research just to know for sure.
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