Kist van kornoeljehout, versierd met tekeningen in Oost-Indische inkt 1500 - 1600

This 16th-century chest, crafted from hornbeam wood and adorned with intricate drawings in East Indian ink, exemplifies the detailed artistry of the period. Created by Antonio Barile, a renowned artist of the Italian Renaissance, the chest features a captivating scene on its lid and decorative motifs on the sides. The meticulous inkwork, capturing details of human figures and foliage, showcases Barile's mastery of this technique. The chest's modest dimensions, measuring 18 cm in height, 47 cm in width, and 22 cm in depth, suggest it was likely used for personal belongings or as a decorative object within a domestic setting.