Hennepindustrie en touwslagerij, ca. 1600 1608

"Hennepindustrie en touwslagerij" is a 1608 etching by Claes Jansz. Visscher depicting the hemp industry and rope-making in the Netherlands. The detailed scene showcases a bustling workshop with various laborers engaged in different stages of processing hemp, from separating fibers to weaving rope. The print is a testament to the intricate process of this vital industry and the skilled workforce that supported it. Its inclusion in the Rijksmuseum highlights the importance of this historical craft and the artistic documentation of everyday life in 17th-century Dutch society.