Houbraken, JacobusVan der Helft, B.2008-02-212008-02-211779VGO - 569977http://hdl.handle.net/2263/4570Copper engraving by J. Houbraken of Cornelis van Witsen (1605-1669)Mr Cornelis Jan Witsen was a counsellor and mayor of the city of Amsterdam. He was the father of Nicolaes Witsen. Witsen was best known for his library. He praised the poet Jan Vos and the painting of Bartholomeus van der Helst.273611 bytesimage/jpegDutchNo rights applyMayorAmsterdamCornelis van Witsen (1605-1669)HoubrakenNetherlands -- HistoryEngraving -- 18th centuryMr Cornelis Jan WitsenBurgermeester en raad der stad AmsterdamMayor and council of the city of AmsterdamImage