Two Tables 1655

table

aged paper

toned paper

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

pen-ink sketch

pen and pencil

pen work

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

pencil art

"Two Tables," a 1655 etching by Dutch artist Pieter Hendricksz. Schut (1619-1660), showcases two intricate designs for tables. Schut, known for his architectural and decorative engravings, presents the tables with elaborate, swirling, and almost cloud-like legs, echoing the Rococo style that would become popular later in the 18th century. The tables, with their detailed and fantastical forms, offer a glimpse into the decorative arts of the mid-17th century and the evolving tastes of the time. This etching, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, is a valuable example of Schut's work and a testament to the enduring influence of intricate designs in the history of furniture.

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rijksmuseum over 1 year ago

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This etching and the one next to it are the only two prints with designs for auricular stands published in the Netherlands. Van den Eeckhout, a painter who had trained with Rembrandt, both designed various objects with kwab ornament, and depicted them in his pictures. The tables are too massive to be literally translated into wood.