Frame c. 1690 - 1700

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This elaborately carved wooden frame for a mirror, created by Johannes Hannart around 1690-1700, is a prime example of the Rococo style. The frame is adorned with intricate floral motifs, cherubs, and two majestic eagles flanking a central cartouche. The highly decorative, asymmetrical design exemplifies the Rococo penchant for grandeur and extravagance, a style that would soon become popular throughout Europe. Now on display at the Rijksmuseum, this frame is a testament to Hannart's skill and the artistic trends of the late 17th century.

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This frame is one of a pair; its companion is in the Metropolitan Museum in New York. They may have been intended as frames for a pair of wedding portraits. Johannes Hannart came from Hamburg. In 1682 he was appointed woodcarver of the city of The Hague. He ornamented the frame with detailed, virtuoso carving. The mirror glass was added later.