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A grey horse, whose reins are held by a boy, plays the leading role in this small panel. The horse stands out clearly against the dramatic cloudy sky. Wouwerman’s rendering of the animal with its almost palpable coat is very lifelike. By choosing a low vantage point, the artist strengthened...
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13h ago
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Keeping silver knives, spoons and forks in wooden cases or canteens came into fashion during the second half of the 18th century. This particular one was designed as a miniature piece of Rococo furniture, with rich mounts like those on an expensive commode.
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10h ago
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Bacchanal of Satyrs and Cupids
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The Brussels sculptor Gerard van Opstal created a stir at the French court in Paris with his small-scale ivory reliefs in the Flemish Baroque style of Rubens. Here, this finds expression in the chubby bodies of the putti and the plump proportions of the pair of satyrs.
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22h ago
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Reception of the King of Kandy’s Envoys by Governor Imam Falck
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The Dutch governor in Colombo regularly hosted envoys from the king of Kandy, complete with the customary exchange of gifts. Interpreters were on hand to facilitate conversation, but real discussions were avoided. For example, the king’s persistent plea for the return of conquered territory was...
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19h ago
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Ewer and basin with scenes of land and sea battles during the Eighty Years’ War
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The engraved and embossed scenes on the ewer and basin portray the victories of the Dutch in their battle with Spain. The earliest success, the Relief of Alkmaar, dates from 1573, and the last one is the naval Battle of Gibraltar in 1607. The basin’s dazzling centrepiece is Prince Maurice’s...
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7h ago