Sleutel
Unknown Artist
c. 1600 - c. 1699
Medium
iron (metal)
Dimensions
13; 4.5
About this artwork
Sleutel met ovaal oog, rustend op het brede bovenstuk van de schacht, die eindigt in een knopje. Hoge, smalle baard met drie inkepingen. Verroest.
Art Historical Context
### Sleutel (Key), c. 1600–1699 This intriguing iron key, simply titled *Sleutel*, hails from the 17th century, a time when finely crafted metalwork was essential for securing homes, treasures, and secrets across Europe. Measuring just 13 cm long and 4.5 cm wide, it features a distinctive oval bow resting atop a broad upper shaft that tapers to a small knob. Its high, narrow bit bears three precise notches, designed to engage the wards of a corresponding lock. Now bearing the patina of age through rust, this artifact whispers of hands-on craftsmanship from a pre-industrial era. Forged from i...