Sierelement, hekdeel van het inrijhek Huize de Voorst c. 1675 - 1700

This piece, "Sierelement, hekdeel van het inrijhek Huize de Voorst," is a section of the entrance gate to Huize de Voorst, designed by Daniël (I) Marot, a prominent Dutch architect and designer, between 1675 and 1700. The gilded ironwork, currently in the Rijksmuseum, is a striking example of Marot's characteristic Baroque style. The intricate details of the gate's design reflect the grandeur and opulence of the era. The gate served a practical purpose, but also functioned as a powerful symbol of wealth and status.