Doosje Carel Rabenhaupt 1820 - 1840

This small, rectangular box, crafted sometime between 1820 and 1840, is an example of "Doosje" - a type of Dutch decorative box. Its surface is adorned with a delicate floral pattern and an oval portrait set within a mother-of-pearl frame, all executed in the "japanned" style, using a lacquer-like finish. The "Doosje" with a portrait of Carel Rabenhaupt, currently at the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the intricate craftsmanship of anonymous artists during this period, highlighting the popularity of small decorative objects in 19th century Dutch art.