Cupboard (Beeldenkast) 1622 Dutch Monumental cabinets such as this example were amongst the most expensive and impressive pieces of furniture made in the Northern Netherlands during the first half of the seventeenth century.This four-door example consists of a base and two main sections topped by a broad frieze and a protruding cornice. The upper and lower sections are separated by a large drawer with a convex front. Richly decorating the cabinets façade and frieze, the extraordinary carving includes references to the Theological Virtues, Faith, Hope and Charity, to three of the Cardinal Virtues (Prudence, Justice and Fortitude), the Four Evangelists as well as Biblical scenes.This is one of the few beeldenkasten which is dated (April 27, 1622, carved on the left drum of the cupboard and showing King David playing his harp; the table beside him indicating the date). This date possibly denotes special significance, perhaps a wedding, since large cupboards were often commissioned for, o

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Cupboard (Beeldenkast) 1622 Dutch Monumental cabinets such as this example were amongst the most expensive and impressive pieces of furniture made in the Northern Netherlands during the first half of the seventeenth century.This four-door example consists of a base and two main sections topped by a broad frieze and a protruding cornice. The upper and lower sections are separated by a large drawer with a convex front. Richly decorating the cabinets façade and frieze, the extraordinary carving includes references to the Theological Virtues, Faith, Hope and Charity, to three of the Cardinal Virtues (Prudence, Justice and Fortitude), the Four Evangelists as well as Biblical scenes.This is one of the few beeldenkasten which is dated (April 27, 1622, carved on the left drum of the cupboard and showing King David playing his harp; the table beside him indicating the date). This date possibly denotes special significance, perhaps a wedding, since large cupboards were often commissioned for, o

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