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Cupboard
anonymous, c. 1630 - c. 1640
The decoration of this ornamental cupboard refers to the architecture of Greek and Roman antiquity. It is detailed like a building. The corners and the central stile are formed as pilasters crowned by human bodies, known as herms. The owner of such a piece of furniture demonstrated his interest in classical culture, considered to be the fountainhead of western civilization.
- Artwork typefurniture, case furniture
- Object numberBK-1959-89
- Dimensionsheight 228.5 cm x width 182.5 cm x depth 78.5 cm x depth 64 cm x weight 245.5 kg, width 160 cm
- Physical characteristicsoak and walnut, veneered with ebony, walnut and padouk