Cabinet

Augsburg, c. 1660–1670, fittings: Johann Spitzmacher and others, various woods, veneered with ivory, ebony, letterwood, olive wood and rosewood, inlaid with lapis lazuli, pietra dura panels and Lydian stone; fittings: silver gilt, gilt copper

From the 16th century, Augsburg was a centre of production for luxurious cabinets, which were exported throughout Europe. The outside of this showpiece combines extremely rare and precious materials. Mosaic panels of various kinds of hardstones (pietre dure) were applied onto a background of ivory, between columns of semi-precious stones. The panels were made in the grand-ducal workshop in Florence.

  • Artwork typefurniture, case furniture, cabinet
  • Object numberBK-1999-85
  • Dimensionsheight 81 cm x width 68.5 cm x depth 39 cm
  • Physical characteristicsdiverse houtsoorten, belijmd met ivoor, ebben-, letter-, olijf- en palissanderhout, ingelegd met lapis lazuli, pietre dure-panelen en toetssteen; beslag: verguld zilver, verguld koper