Vliet Collection

House on the Vliet in Voorburg, 1827-1897. Creator: Lodewijk Johannes Kleijn
House on the Vliet in Voorburg, 1827-1897

Distribution of Herring and White Bread at the Relief of Leiden, 3 October 1574, c
1765837 Distribution of Herring and White Bread at the Relief of Leiden, 3 October 1574, c.1600 (oil on panel) by Veen, Otto van (1558-1629); 40A--59.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Portrait of a Man, after Rembrandt, 1633. Creator: Jan Georg van Vliet
Portrait of a Man, after Rembrandt, 1633. After Rembrandt

A Man Grieving, 1634. Creator: Jan Georg van Vliet
A Man Grieving, 1634. After Rembrandt

Laughing Man in a Gorget, 1620-40. Creator: Jan Georg van Vliet
Laughing Man in a Gorget, 1620-40. After Rembrandt

Head of an Old Woman, 1620-40. Creator: Jan Georg van Vliet
Head of an Old Woman, 1620-40

Charles II entering The Hague in a carriage with the Mauritshuis on the right; from Verhael van de Reys van Carel II, Coning van Groot-Brittannie, in Hollandt van 25 Mey tot 2 Junij 1660, 1660

Interior of the Oude Kerk, Delft, 1660. Creator: Hendrik Cornelisz. van Vliet
Interior of the Oude Kerk, Delft, 1660

Docking Basin Barge Canal Leidschendam swing bowl
The Docking Basin in the Barge Canal in Leidschendam, The swing bowl in the tow in Leidschendam, The bowl in the tow between The Hague and Leiden in Leidschendam

View Hague Delftse Vaart Seventeenth Century
View of The Hague, View of The Hague from the Delftse Vaart in the Seventeenth Century, from the Delftse canal. On the left a road runs along the water with a mill and a few walkers

Schoolmaster school teacher writing desk front
The Schoolmaster, A school teacher writing to his desk in front of the class. An hourglass and papers are on the desk. In front of him are a girl and a boy, in the front right a boy is writing

Portrait Theodorus Diocese Vliet Family Portrait
Portrait of Theodorus Diocese of Vliet and his Family Portrait of Theodorus Diocese of Vliet and his family, Portrait of Theodorus Diocese of Vliet (1698-1777)

Trekvliet Shipping Canal Rijswijk View Geest Bridge
The Trekvliet Shipping Canal near Rijswijk, known as the View near the Geest Bridge, Presentation entitled View at the Geest Bridge

Jonas Suyderhoff after Hendrik Cornelisz van Vliet (Dutch, c. 1613-1686), Johannes Been, engraving

Interior of Nieuwe Kerk, Delft. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

View inside the Saint Bavo church in Haarlem during mass, 1666. Artist: Vliet, Hendrick Cornelisz. van (1611-1675)
View inside the Saint Bavo church in Haarlem during mass, 1666. Found in the collection of the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam

Naues Mercantoriae Hollandicae vulgo VLIET Dutch freighter
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JOHN LINDSAY (1920-2000). American congressman and mayor of New York City, 1965-73. Lindsay carrying his proposed budget to a meeting. Photograph by Orlando Fernandez, April 1966

JOHN LINDSAY (1921-2000). American congressman and mayor of New York City, 1965-73. Photographed speaking at City Hall in New York City, at the Board of Estimate meeting, 15 April 1963

Johannes van Vliet (Dutch, born c. 1610), Beggar Woman Playing the Violin, 1632, etching

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Vliet, a name that echoes through time and art. From the distribution of herring and white bread at the relief of Leiden in 1574 to the captivating portraits by Jan Georg van Vliet, this word carries with it a rich history. In one stroke, Vliet takes us back to an era when survival depended on acts of kindness like distributing food during times of hardship. The image of herring and white bread being handed out symbolizes resilience and community spirit in the face of adversity. Jan Georg van Vliet's masterful brushstrokes transport us further into the world of emotions. In his portrait titled "A Man Grieving, " we witness raw sorrow etched onto a canvas, capturing the depths of human despair. Contrastingly, his work "Laughing Man in a Gorget" captures pure joy frozen in time - a reminder that life is filled with moments worth cherishing. The artist's versatility shines through as he explores biblical narratives such as "Lot and his Daughters. " Through this piece, we are reminded of timeless tales that continue to shape our understanding of morality and humanity. But Vliet is not limited to portraiture alone; he also delves into architectural wonders. Hendrik Cornelisz. Van Vliet's meticulous depiction transports us inside churches like Oude Kerk in Delft or Saint Bavo church in Haarlem during mass. These paintings invite us to marvel at the grandeur and spirituality embedded within these sacred spaces. And let us not forget about Charles II entering The Hague or views along canals like Delftse Vaart Seventeenth Century - snapshots frozen forever capturing historical moments or serene landscapes that have stood against time itself. Finally, our journey ends at Docking Basin Barge Canal Leidschendam swing bowl - an intriguing glimpse into infrastructure development from centuries ago, reminding us how innovation has shaped our world throughout history.