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Mr. Cornelis Jan Witsen

Jakob Houbraken and Bartholomeus van der Helst

Mr. Cornelis Jan Witsen

1717-1779

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Mr. Cornelis Jan Witsen

1717-1779

Physical Qualities Engraving, 190 × 114 mm. (7 1/2 × 4 1/2 in.)
Credit Line Garrett Collection
Object Number 1946.112.7947
Burgomaster of Amsterdam, philosopher, antiquary, 1606-1669.

Markings: CM: Claghorn

Artist

Jakob Houbraken

1697–1779

Dutch, 1698-1780
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Artist

Bartholomeus van der Helst

1612–1669

Dutch, c. 1613-1670
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