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Table ornament

Wenzel Jamnitzer, 1549, table piece, BK-17040-A

This receptacle stood on the table on special occasions. Although it was never used for food, since it was far too precious. It was made for the city of Nuremberg in 1549 by Wenzel Jamnitzer, then a world-famous silversmith. Jamnitzer produced incredibly intricate work using a new method. All the…

On display in room 2.3

The Battle of Terheide

Willem van de Velde (I), 1657, painting, SK-A-1365

English ships blockaded the Dutch Republic’s harbours in 1653. While leading an attempt to break the blockade, the Dutch admiral Maarten Tromp was killed. His family commissioned this painting of his final battle to commemorate his death. It still has its original frame, featuring the heraldic arms…

On display in room 2.15

Twee toiletkoffers

André-Charles Boulle (attributed to), c. 1685 - c. 1690, BK-2009-255-1

These magnificent showpieces were made by Europe’s most celebrated cabinetmaker: André-Charles Boulle. He probably made them for Louis II de Bourbon, Prince de Condé who gave them to his daughter Marie-Thérèse when she married. The boxes have lids so they can be used for storage, although that is…

On display in room 2.23

Johannes Diderik van Leeuwen

Hausdorff (possibly), 1796, NG-402-A

Complain to Time about it

Francisco de Goya, 1806 - 1812, drawing, RP-T-1973-9

Ritual Vessels

anonymous, c. -1700 - c. -1050, ritual object, AK-RAK-1988-2

Het bruggetje van Six

Rembrandt van Rijn, 1645, print, RP-P-OB-268

Model of the Noordwachter…

Grofsmederij Leiden, c. 1867, scale model, NG-MC-1269

Self-portrait, Frowning

Rembrandt van Rijn, 1630, print, RP-P-OB-20

Kuvera (Jambhala)

anonymous, 850 - 930, sculpture, AK-MAK-311