Cabinet
Unknown Artist
second half 16th century with later alterations
Medium
Walnut, marble
Dimensions
86 × 42 in. (218.4 × 106.7 cm)
Classification
Woodwork-Furniture
Culture
French
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1906
Accession Number
06.147a, b
Art Historical Context
Step into the grandeur of Renaissance France with this remarkable *Cabinet*, crafted in the second half of the 16 century and later enhanced with alterations. Standing an impressive 86 inches tall, this piece is fashioned from richly grained walnut—a favored wood for its durability and elegant figuring—accented by luxurious marble elements. As a prime example of French woodwork furniture, it exemplifies the era's fusion of functionality and opulence, serving as both a storage solution for precious objects and a display of refined taste. Originating during the late Renaissance, when French dec...