Chest ornamented with scenes from the story of Susanna

anoniem, c. 1625 - c. 1650

This storage chest is richly ornamented: the three carved statues on the front represent the Dutch commanders William of Orange and his sons, Maurice and Frederick Henry. All three fought for the liberation of the north Netherlandish provinces. The panels between them present scenes from the Old Testament story of Susanna, who is threatened by two elderly men.

  • Artwork typefurniture, case furniture, chest
  • Object numberBK-NM-9670
  • Dimensionsheight 69.5 cm x width 154.5 cm x depth 61.8 cm, depth 55.5 cm, width 140.0 cm
  • Physical characteristicseikenhout