Layette Cupboard

Amsterdam?, c. 1660-1670, oak and walnut

This cupboard was almost certainly made in the same workshop as the other example in this gallery. It features the same contrast between the rectangular cabinet and its auricular stand. In this case the kwab motifs are combined with naturalistic elements: angel’s heads and swags of flowers. This example was probably made a little later than the other one.

Artwork typefurniture, case furniture, luiermandskast
Object numberBK-1985-10
Dimensionsheight 177.5 cm x width 119.0 cm x depth 57.0 cm
Physical characteristicseiken- en notenhout

Identification

Title(s)
Layette Cupboard
Object type
Object number
BK-1985-10
Description
This cupboard was almost certainly made in the same workshop as the other example in this gallery. It features the same contrast between the rectangular cabinet and its auricular stand. In this case the kwab motifs are combined with naturalistic elements: angel’s heads and swags of flowers. This example was probably made a little later than the other one.
Catalogue reference
Burlington Magazine 132 (1990), p. 447.

Creation

Creation
furniture worker: anoniem (possibly)
Dating
c. 1660 - c. 1670
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Material and technique

Physcial description
eiken- en notenhout
Material
Dimensions
height 177.5 cm x width 119.0 cm x depth 57.0 cm

This work is about

Subject

Acquisition and rights

Acquisition
purchase 1985
Ownership
Copyright
Public domain

Documentation

- Burlington Magazine 132 (1990), p. 447.
- 'Recent Acquisitions at the Department of Sculpture and Decorative Arts, Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam: Supplement', The Burlington Magazine 132 (1990) nr. 1047, p. 447, afb. XV.

Persistent URL

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