Collector’s cabinet

anoniem, c. 1675 - c. 1685

When the doors are closed, this cabinet is relatively sober in appearance. This increases the surprise of its lavish interior with engraved mirrors. The two small central doors conceal a so-called ‘perspective’, with a niche whose inlays create the suggestion of architecture. The drawers were probably used to store valuable items and works of art.

  • Artwork typefurniture, case furniture, collector's cabinet
  • Object numberBK-NM-5671
  • Dimensionsheight 167.0 cm x width 121.5 cm x depth 51.5 cm
  • Physical characteristicseikenhout, belijmd met olijf-, ebben- en buxushout, bruinhart, been en gegraveerde spiegels