Keizersgracht 143
Keizersgracht 143 is a canal house on the eastern side of the Keizersgracht between Leliegracht and Herenstraat in Amsterdam. It is a national monument of "very high value" "(zeer hoge waarde) "and "national distinction" "(nationale kenmerkendheid)" according to the Dutch Cultural Heritage agency. Construction. It was built shortly after 1700. The façade and sculpted staircase dates to the 18th century while the door and white pediment at the top of the house are from the 19th. Interior. The entire interior of a main room dating back to 1710 including tapestries was removed in 1931 and is now on  display in The Hague at the Gemeentemuseum Den Haag. The ceiling paintings look up into heaven where the Roman goddesses of wisdom (Minerva) and Justice (Justitia), are floating. The tapestries by Alexander Baert of Oudenaarde show an imaginary nature scene. 18th century ceiling paintings remain in the front room on the ground floor. Former house number. In the house numbering system prior to 1875, the house had the number 199 in district RR ("RR 199"). In the house numbering system previous to that (before 1853) the house had number ("kleine nummer") 324 in district 45.