Cupboard

anoniem, 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, depth 64.0 cm x weight 245.5 kg, width 160.0 cm
  • Physical characteristicseiken- en notenhout, belijmd met ebben-, noten-, en padoekhout