1640s
Oak veneered with ebony, kingwood and rosewood, inlaid with mother-of-pearl and ivory, 218 x 196 x 84 cm
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
The cupboard is a work of supreme craftsmanship. The oak structure is entirely veneered with ebony and decorated with mother-of-pearl inlay in the shape of flowers and butterflies. The working of the ebony is skilful, particularly the sculpted work.
