Three windmills for drawing water before 1696
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This silver miniature sculpture by Wessel Jansen, created before 1696, depicts three windmills used to draw water, a common sight in the Dutch countryside. Its intricate details, delicate openwork, and diminutive size, measuring just 6.2 cm in height, highlight the craftsmanship of Dutch silversmiths in the late 17th century. The inclusion of two birds perched atop the windmills adds a touch of whimsy to the scene, illustrating the Dutch fascination with nature and their mastery of intricate metalwork.
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Some types of miniature continued to be produced for ages. One such ‘evergreen’ subject was the windmill placed above a well. These mills used wind power to draw up a bucket of water. While there is more than a century between the earliest and the latest, their form and decoration have remained virtually the same.
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