Cabinet

Unknown

1600–1625 · Pine and walnut veneered with rosewood, ebony, macassar ebony, and ivory; brass mounts · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Enclosing ten small drawers and a central compartment behind its fall front, this collector’s cabinet was used to store precious objects and personal documents. Its exterior and interior surfaces are richly decorated. The central scene on the front represents the dramatic rescue of Andromeda. Chained to a rock, King Cepheus’ daughter was freed by Perseus, who, wearing flying sandals, wielded his sword to slay the sea monster.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1600–1625

Medium

Pine and walnut veneered with rosewood, ebony, macassar ebony, and ivory; brass mounts

Culture

Italian, Lombardy

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Museum Accession