Horlogekast met het wonder van de buigende palmboom c. 1650 - 1676

This 17th-century Dutch print entitled "Horlogekast met het wonder van de buigende palmboom" is a beautiful example of a design for a clock case, featuring a central roundel depicting the biblical story of the bending palm tree, a popular subject in Dutch art. The print's composition also includes two floral arrangements, likely intended for decorative elements on the clock case. This artwork offers valuable insight into the artistic sensibilities and tastes of 17th-century Dutch patrons, who valued religious themes and intricate ornamentation.