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Chest of polychrome wood decorated with gilded stucco in the form of coats of arms with Latin inscriptions
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Small chest of polychromed poplar wood, with decorations in gilded stucco consisting of leafy vines, with a dragon flanked by shields with Latin inscriptions in the center of the front and on the lid. On the back, four standing fields with leafy vines, including inscriptions. The corner fittings formed by thin copper plates also show inscriptions. The lock and handles are of copper. The green lining inside is partially worn.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineKist van gepolychromeerd hout en versierd met verguld stucco in de vorm van wapenschilden met opschriften in het Latijn. c. 1400 - c. 1500. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
