Cabinet door
Unknown Artist
ca. 1510–20
Medium
Leather, backed with linen; residue of a varnish; oak; iron.
Dimensions
H. 20.5 cm, W. 18.8 cm, D. 2.7 cm (with frame and back panel).
Classification
Woodwork
Culture
French
Department
Robert Lehman Collection
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
Accession Number
1975.1.1633
Tags
Art Historical Context
This exquisite cabinet door, crafted in France around 1510–20, offers a glimpse into the refined decorative arts of the early Renaissance. Measuring just 20.5 by 18.8 cm, it once adorned a small piece of furniture, showcasing the period's blend of functionality and artistry. Housed in the Robert Lehman Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, it exemplifies French woodwork from an era when opulent interiors reflected growing wealth and classical revival. The door features a leather panel backed with linen, preserved under a residue of varnish that hints at its original glossy finish. Fra...