Musical Clock 1780 - 1805

The "Musical Clock" is a striking example of 18th-century craftsmanship, crafted between 1780 and 1805 by Martin Vanlo. This intricate clock, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, features a carved and painted wooden case with a Roman numeral clock face and a small, detailed scene of a woman and a dog in a landscape below the clock. Its elaborate design and the inclusion of a musical mechanism illustrate the era's fascination with both precision and artistic expression. The clock's intricate detail, coupled with its functional nature, showcases the artistry of the period and its enduring appeal to art and design enthusiasts.