Overdoor of the Thesaurie Ordinaris (Treasury)

Artus Quellinus (I), c. 1650 - c. 1651

The entrances of the various offices inside the Amsterdam Town Hall were ornamented with appropriate sculptures. Quellinus’ model for the overdoor of the Treasury (Municipal Department of Financial Affairs) depicts putti with two large fish: an allusion to the city’s wealth as a result of the rich ‘catch’ of its merchants.

  • Artwork typesculpture, model
  • Object numberBK-AM-51-20-A
  • Dimensionsheight 41.0 cm x width 10.8 cm, height 44.5 cm x width 81.8 cm x depth 11.0 cm, height 44.5 cm x width 35.5 cm
  • Physical characteristicsterracotta