The jewellery box 

The Jewellery Box is a painting by Austrian artist Rudolf Ernst (1854-1932), known for his Orientalist works. The painting portrays a man in traditional Arabic attire, standing in a richly decorated interior, examining a jewel box. Ernst was a master of depicting the detail and textures of Middle Eastern interiors and costumes, creating a visually captivating scene. The artwork, likely painted in the late 19th or early 20th century, showcases the growing interest in Orientalist themes during this period.