Cornelis de Witt's Hammock c. 1650 - 1667
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"Cornelis de Witt's Hammock," a woven cotton hammock with intricate fringe, dates from the mid-17th century. It was likely owned by Cornelis de Witt, the Grand Pensionary of Holland from 1653 to 1672. While the artist is anonymous, the hammock's simple design and exquisite craftsmanship showcase the skills of the time. Now housed in the Rijksmuseum, this piece provides a glimpse into the domestic lives of Dutch elites during the Golden Age.
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Cornelis de Witt is reputed to have slept in this hammock during the Battle of Medway. He sailed with De Ruyter's fleet as an envoy of the States-General, but was chiefly a representative for his brother Johan, who as grand pensionary had masterminded the daring attack. The hammock entered the Rijksmuseum’s collection through De Witt's descendants.
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