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Cabinet. Antwerp (?). circa 1650. Detail
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Cabinet. Antwerp (?). circa 1650. Detail
Cabinet. Antwerp (?). circa 1650. Detail. The paintings that decore the cabinet offers a Calvinist vision of concept of Love and Beauty, through a moralizing interpretation of Metamorphosis of Ovid. Ebony wood and copper. Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain
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1650 Antwerp Athenian Baroque Cabinet Calvinism Calvinist Center Concept Copper Dinner Divine Ebony Episode Galdiano Human Infidelity Interpretation Lazaro Metamorphosis Monarch Mythological Mythology Netherlandish Netherlands Offering Ovid Paintings Payment Philomel Sister Sisters Thrace Thracian Vision Furniture Moralizing Myth Philomela
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This stunning print captures the intricate detail of a Cabinet from Antwerp, dating back to around 1650. The cabinet is adorned with paintings that offer a Calvinist perspective on the concepts of Love and Beauty, drawing inspiration from the moralizing interpretation of Ovid's Metamorphosis.
Crafted from ebony wood and copper, this piece is currently housed in the Lazaro Galdiano Museum in Madrid, Spain. The artwork on the cabinet reflects a Calvinist vision through its depiction of scenes like Philomela and Procne from Greek mythology, emphasizing themes of infidelity and divine retribution.
The elaborate decoration on this cabinet speaks to the artistic sophistication of 17th-century Europe during the Baroque period. Each painting tells a story, inviting viewers to contemplate deeper meanings behind each mythological episode depicted.
As you gaze upon this exquisite piece of furniture, you can't help but be transported back to a time when art was not just for aesthetic pleasure but also served as a tool for moral instruction. This Cabinet serves as a reminder of how history and human emotions intertwine in works of art, offering us insight into past beliefs and values.
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