A Hanging Wall Pouch

Niederländische Malerei 1675–1907, 1677

The artwork depicts a hanging wall pouch filled with various objects. At the top, there are letters and rolled papers. Below, in different compartments, there are items like a quill, a red ribbon, a sealed letter with red wax seals, a comb, and a small framed picture. The pouch is primarily blue with brown and green accents, tied with a green ribbon at the top and bottom. The color palette includes rich blues, browns, and hints of red and green. The objects are arranged vertically in the pouch.
Artist
Niederländische Malerei 1675–1907
Date
1677
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on panel, mirrored glass
Dimensions
67.31 × 26.51 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork depicts a hanging wall pouch filled with various objects. At the top, there are letters and rolled papers. Below, in different compartments, there are items like a quill, a red ribbon, a sealed letter with red wax seals, a comb, and a small framed picture. The pouch is primarily blue with brown and green accents, tied with a green ribbon at the top and bottom. The color palette includes rich blues, browns, and hints of red and green. The objects are arranged vertically in the pouch.

Niederländische Malerei 1675–1907