Writing cabinet

anoniem, c. 1715 - c. 1740

When the cabinet’s sloped, hinged lid is open, it serves as a writing desk. Sixteen drawers are concealed behind the doors; another sixteen line the sides of the upper section. They may have been meant to hold a collection of art or naturalia (curiosities of nature). Large portfolios and papers could be stored in the drawers of the lower section.

  • Artwork typeschrijfkabinet, desk
  • Object numberBK-15983
  • Dimensionswidth 131.5 cm x depth 58.0 cm, height 208.0 cm x width 133.7 cm x depth 58. cm
  • Physical characteristicseikenhout, gefineerd met noten-, wortelnoten- en olijfhout, koper