Cabinet

anoniem, c. 1670 - c. 1690

This art cabinet, with representations from the Bible, rests on four carved figures. They wear skirts made of tobacco leaves, and turbans. This stereotypical depiction became common in the 17th century. Such furniture contributed to the luxurious ambience of reception rooms in the Baroque castles and palaces built throughout Europe.

  • Artwork typefurniture, case furniture, collector's cabinet
  • Object numberBK-16434
  • Dimensionsheight 7 cm x width 21 cm, height 5.4 cm x width 18.8 cm, height 265.0 cm x width 150.5 cm x depth 55.5 cm, height 3.9 cm x width 15.6 cm, height 6.1 cm x width 13.7 cm, height 4.2 cm x width 15.8 cm, width 150.5 cm x depth 55.5 cm, height 4.8 cm x width 15.9 cm, height 5.7 cm x width 13.9 cm, height 18.8 cm x width 10.8 cm, height 22.7 cm x width 13 cm
  • Physical characteristicsolieverf op marmer