Snuifdoos met portret van Nicolaas Pancras
Jean Soumain
c. 1725 - c. 1727
Medium
gold (metal)
Dimensions
4.6; 74; 3; 2.4; 4.5; 2.3; 2.1; 4.2
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Art Historical Context
**Snuifdo met portret van Nicolaas Panc** *Jean Sou, c. 1725–1727, gold* Step into the refined world of 18th luxury with this exquisite gold snuffbox by Jean Sou, a master craftsman of the early Baroque era. Measuring just 2.4 cm high and around 4–4.6 cm across, this diminutive treasure—known as a *snuifdoos* in Dutch—was designed to hold finely ground tobacco snuff, a fashionable indulgence among Europe's elite. The lid proudly features a portrait of Nicolaas Pancras, likely notable figure from Dutch society, capturing the era's fascination with personalized keepsakes. Crafted from gold a...