Doosje Carel Rabenhaupt

anonymous, 1820 - 1840

Box with a portrait of Rabenhaupt. Japanese lacquer on copper, late 17th century. Karel von Rabenhaupt (1602-1675) came to the Republic in 1622 with the Count of Mansfeld's army. As an officer in the States army, in 1672 he successfully defended Groningen, while besieged by the troops of Bernhard van Galen of Münster. After the defence of Groningen, Rabenhaupt went on to capture Coevorden.

  • Artwork typebox
  • Object numberNG-397
  • Dimensionsheight 12.6 cm x width 7.3 cm x depth 1.2 cm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Doosje Carel Rabenhaupt

  • Object type

  • Object number

    NG-397

  • Description

    Rechthoekig doosje van koper, bedekt met zwarte lak en ingelegd met parelmoeren chrysanten en andere bloemen. Op het deksel in een ovaal het portret van een man (Carel Rabenhaupt) heupstuk driekwart naar links. Lang krullend haar, harnas en jabot. Op de binnenzijde van de deksel de handtekening van Rabenhaupt in goud.

Creation

  • Creation

    anonymous, Japan (possibly)

  • Dating

    1820 - 1840

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    height 12.6 cm x width 7.3 cm x depth 1.2 cm

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  • Subject

  • Period

    1602 - 1675

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