Bottle, anonymous, c. 1680 - c. 1690

Bottle, anonymous, c. 1680 - c. 1690

diamond-point engraving, h 23.8cm × d 14.9cm More details

The inscription translates as: ‘Vain curiosity is annoying’. In an inscription on the base, Van Heemskerk apologizes for the fact that his hand is no longer so steady; he is old.

On display in room 2.20