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Standing Clock, Jan Hermelinck, Amsterdam
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Standing Clock, Jan Hermelinck, Amsterdam

Jan Hermelinck · c. 1750 - before 1799 · marqueterie; painting technique; gild; copper (metal); walnut (hardwood); gilding (material); wood (plant material); glass; oak (wood)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Standing clock in an oak case veneered with walnut. The S-shaped curved pedestal rests on claw feet. The upper and lower curved cabinet door features a diamond pane with copper fittings and displays a vase and bow with wreath in marquetry in a lighter wood. The hood has a curved molding with cresting featuring rocailles; Tuscan columns at the corners. Three gilded figures, two of Fame and Atlas, crown the hood. Below the dial a mythological scene and figures are painted.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineStaande klok, Jan Hermelinck Amsterdam. c. 1750 - before 1799. Jan Hermelinck. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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