Vicki wanted to see the interior of one of the great canal-side houses, and the Willet-Holthuysen House, just across the canal from the Hermitage, filled the bill. It is a 17th century house, donated to the nation in 1895, after the Willet/Holthuysen couple died without issue. I think the historical society is still trying to decide whether it should be restored to 17th (famous) or 19th century (not so famous) standards. But it's still an interesting visit. The Wllet/Holthuysens were artsy collectors, and some of their posessions remain.
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| Canal-side entry |
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| Entry hall |
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| Ball room |
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| Dining room |
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| Pantry above dining room |
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| First of several large withdrawing/display rooms |
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| Nice little room displaying travels, mementos |
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| In another display room |
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| Canal-side view; water feature |
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Back-side view; the Willet-Holthuysens were definitely
Francophiles |
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| Boudoir |
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Top of the staircase, Paris and some goddesses;
life-sized |
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| More display |
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| Ditto, overlooking the garden; nice place, Herengracht |
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On the way home, passing by the Flower Market, with this
one spectacular stall... |
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