Waarzeggersscène
Claes Baardt
ca. 1650 - ca. 1700
Medium
silver (metal)
Dimensions
8.5; 7.8
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
hoogte 8,5 cm x breedte 7,8 cm
Art Historical Context
This delicate silver piece, titled *Waarzeggersscène* (Fortune Teller Scene), was crafted by Dutch artist Claes Baardt between roughly 1650 and 1700. Measuring just 8.5 by 7.8 centimeters, the compact work likely served as a small plaque or decorative element, showcasing the fine metalworking traditions of the Dutch Golden Age. Baardt’s choice of silver allowed for intricate detailing, capturing the lively interaction of figures in a moment of divination. During this period, the Netherlands enjoyed immense prosperity from global trade, and silversmiths like Baardt created luxury objects that ...