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Rectangular box of gilded wood on a blue ground, later converted into a flower box
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Rectangular box of gilded wood on a blue ground, later converted into a flower box

anonymous · 1500 - 1600 · painting technique; gild; gilding (material); wood (plant material)

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

About this work

Rectangular gilded wooden box on a blue ground. The front features incised relief garlands with eagles with spread wings and a seated putto on the left. The floral garlands are attached to stylized vases flanked by birds. The sides also show vases. The box was later converted into a flowerpot.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineRechthoekige bak van verguld hout op een blauw fond, later vermaakt tot bloembak. 1500 - 1600. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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