9 June

Born in 1597 – Pieter Jansz. Saenredam, Dutch painter.

Above: Interior of Saint Bavo, Haarlem, 1631

Also, born in 1672, Russian emperor Peter the Great.

Alas! I have civilized my own subjects; I have conquered other nations; yet I have not been able to civilize or to conquer myself.

Previously on June 9, Michael Ancher and St. Columba.