The “Rasphuis Poort” (grate house gate) is situated at Heiligeweg. In the 17th century, it led to the ‘Rasphuis’, a correctional facility for vagrants and later a reformatory for juvenile offenders.

Inhabitants were put to work grating Brazilian wood into pigment powder for paint. 🎨 🇧🇷 🪵

Built around 1️⃣6️⃣0️⃣3️⃣, the gate was the outermost of two, with the inner one long since gone. Designed by Hendrick de Keyser, its relief above the arch and columns depicts a cart loaded with Brazilian wood, pulled by lions, bears, wild boars, and tigers.🐯 🐻 🐗 🐯

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