Standbeeld Rudolf Agricola
Rudolf Agricola (his real name was Roelof Huesman) was born in Baflo in 1443. He was one of the most important early humanist scholars of the northern Netherlands.
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The humanists sought to base every form of knowledge on the literature and culture of classical antiquity. Agricola was a highly versatile man. He was one of the first people north of the Alps to master ancient Greek. He could write in Latin, draw, compose music for the flute, play the organ, was interested in singing, was a skilled boxer and was a fine orator. He also designed organs, including the organ at St Martin’s Church in Groningen. Among other roles, Agricola served as secretary to the city of Groningen. In 1484, he became the city’s representative at the court of Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg. This monument has been erected in memory of this versatile man from the North.