Portrait of Thomas Hees (b. 1634/35), resident and commissioner of the states general to the governments of Algiers, Tunis and Tripoli, with his nephews Jan (b. 1670/71) and Andries (b. 1662/63) Hees and a servant — Michiel van Musscher
Portrait of Thomas Hees (b. 1634/35), resident and commissioner of the states general to the governments of Algiers, Tunis and Tripoli, with his nephews Jan (b. 1670/71) and Andries (b. 1662/63) Hees and a servant — Michiel van Musscher
Michiel van Musscher. Painted 1687.
Thomas Hees worked as a diplomat in Algiers, Tunis and Tripoli (shown on the map in the book). There, he negotiated the release of Dutch sailors who had been conscripted as slaves. At the same time, he bought the African young man standing behind him, Thomas. He is 17, shoeless, and has an iron band around his neck: a reference to slavery and ownership.
From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in 17th Century, The Netherlands overseas, Main building.
oil paint (paint), canvas · Original size: 63 × 76 cm · On loan from the Koninklijk Kabinet van Schilderijen Mauritshuis
Print: 63 × 76 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.
Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.
Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200107776. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.