Fragment van een mantel van ciseléfluweel met kloskant, volgens overlevering afkomstig van Hugo de Groot c. 17th century

This fragment of a black, 17th-century, ciselé velvet cloak with bobbin lace, is a rare example of textile art from the period. Attributed to Hugo de Groot, a renowned Dutch jurist and scholar, the fabric displays an intricate floral design that is characteristic of the era. The piece, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the craftsmanship and beauty of historical textiles.