Haardplaat met het wapen van Filips II omgeven door de wapens van de Zeventien Proviniciën
in or after 1592
Medium
casting
Dimensions
28; 61; 74
About this artwork
inscription: ‘1592’
Art Historical Context
This striking cast-iron fireback, titled *Haardplaat met hetapen van Filips IIgeven door de wapens de Zeventien Proviciën*, dates to 1592 or and measures 74 cm high, 61 cm wide, and weighs a substantial 28 kg. Created, it served as a decorative yet functional hearth plate in Dutch fireplaces, where its robust iron construction withstood intense heat while showcasing intricate heraldry. The central coat of arms of Philip II, King of Spain and ruler of the Habsburg Netherlands, is encircled by the emblems of the Seventeen Provinces, symbolizing unity under his authority. Crafted through the los...
About the Artist
anonymous
In the vast tapestry of art history, "Anonymous" stands not as a singular individual but as a collective designation for countless unidentified creators whose works have endured across millennia. These artists, spanning prehistoric cave painters to medieval illuminators and folk craftsmen, produced the foundational layers of human visual culture. Prior to the Renaissance, when individual fame emer...