Jan Vermaat

Jan Jacob Vermaat (21 May 1939 – 7 November 2022) was a Dutch sculptor and draughtsman from Woerden.

Vermaat's significance for the development of art and culture in Woerden has been described as 'great'. For about fifteen years he took part in international sculptor symposia where he won several prizes. His works are in public areas in Europe and the United States. In the Netherlands, statues of him can be found in: schools, villas, public buildings and public gardens.

While working in Canada, Vermaat made a small change to the official design of the Maple Leaf in the flag of Canada. Provided by Wikipedia